Offer Description
CUNEF Universidad invites applications for a one 7-month Research Assistant position in the Department of Economics.
About CUNEF: Located in central Madrid, CUNEF offers a dynamic, international, and research-oriented environment. These positions are linked to competitive research projects funded by institutions including the Spanish Ministry of Science and Innovation, the Community of Madrid and the Instituto Español de Banca y Finanzas (IEBF).
Research Areas: Research topics include inequality, public economics, banking and finance, and the history of political economy.
Faculty: Research Assistants will work under the supervision of: Miguel Alquézar, Luis Bauluz, Pedro Jesús Cuadros, Ludovico Rossi and Pedro Salas-Rojo.
Requirements
Research Field: Economics
Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications:
- Master's degree in economics or a related field (completed or near completion), with a strong academic record.
- Advanced knowledge of Stata preferred; R, Python, or Julia are a plus.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong motivation for economics research.
Languages: English — Excellent
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Benefits: This is a full-time, on-site position based in Madrid. Compensation is competitive within the research assistant market. Candidates may start no later than mid-January 2027.
Eligibility criteria: CUNEF is committed to equal opportunities. All candidates will be evaluated strictly on merit and abilities.
Selection process:
Application Process: Interested individuals are invited to submit the following:
- A curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter. Preferences regarding the research lines described above may be stated in this letter.
- The names and contact details of two potential academic references. Reference writers may only be contacted in the second stage of the recruitment process.
Recruitment Process:
- General screening of candidates.
- An initial online interview.
- Completion of a technical task.
- A potential second online interview.
For further information or queries regarding this position, please contact Pedro Salas-Rojo (pedro.salas@cunef.edu).
Additional comments: The position will be linked to some of the following projects: 2024-T1/PH-HUM-31333, 2023-T1/PH-HUM-29050, 2025-T1/PH-HUM-36094, 2023-T1/PH-HUM-29231 (co-financed by the Community of Madrid under the César Nombela program), PHS-2024/PH-HUM-126 "Efectos económicos y sociales de las políticas climáticas y energéticas (CLIMAD-CM)", LCF/PR/SR24/57010019; LCF/PR/SR26-00496; LCF/PR/SR26-00590 (la Caixa Foundation), PID2023-150638NB-I00 "Traditional and modern tools for better public policies", PID2022-141254NA-I00, PID2024-161782NB-I00 "Technology and ESG-driven risks in corporate finance and banking", PID2024-157992NA-I00, PID2023-151609NB-I00, and PID2023-153294NB-I00, Ramón y Cajal grants RYC2022-037418-I, RYC2023-044087-I, RYC2024-048454-I, and RYC2024-050312-I, and projects linked to the Instituto Español de Banca y Finanzas (IEBF) and the XXIV Concurso Nacional para la Adjudicación de Ayudas a la Investigación en Ciencias Sociales (Ramón Areces).
Work Location
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: CUNEF University
Country: Spain
State/Province: Madrid
City: Madrid
Contact
State/Province: Madrid
City: Madrid
Website: https://www.cunef.edu/en/
Street: Almansa, 101
Postal Code: 28040
E-Mail: pedro.salas@cunef.edu