Research Assistant (Pre-Doc)

environment. The project examines gender inequality in the labour market, the design and effects of norms-based policy interventions, and the long-term consequences of social stigma on marriage and labour-market trajectories. The empirical work combines reduced-form quasi-experimental designs with the construction and analysis of large administrative microdata. The position is financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Universities research project entitled "Income Dynamics, Employment Dynamics, Fertility Decisions, and Cultural Norms: Implications for Gender Inequality and the Labor Market" (MCIU PID2024-158202NB-I00), and by the Grant entitled "Economic and Social Effects of Climate and Energy Policies (PHS-2024/PH-HUM-126 CLIMAD-CM) funded by Comunidad de Madrid, with co-funding from UC Berkeley and Yale University.

Research Assistant Tasks:

• Construction and analysis of large administrative microdata (Dutch CBS, in CBS remote-access environment)
• Reduced-form quasi-experimental analysis (event studies, difference-in-differences, IV, RDD; matched employer–employee / AKM methods where relevant)
• Empirical work on gender, social norms, and labour-market outcomes
• Conduct literature reviews and assist the PIs in other aspects of the project.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master degree in economics or related fields.
• Strong quantitative skills
• Knowledge of R and Stata.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Flexible, self-motivating, independent, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
• Strong interest in academic research.
• Previous experience as a research assistant will be valued.
• Able to legally work in the European Union

Job conditions:

• Part-time position. 20 hours/week
• The job will be based at CEMFI facilities in Madrid.
• Salary: Between 10,000 and 12,500€/year gross remuneration.
• Duration: One year from 1 November 2026, with the possibility of a 6- or 12-month extension.

CEMFI is one of the leading Graduate Schools in Europe. We offer highly selective Master and PhD programs in Economics and Finance. All our research and teaching activities are done in English. Our faculty conduct research subject to the highest international standards.

CEMFI recognizes the positive value of diversity and particularly encourages applications from women and candidates with underrepresented demographics regarding disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics.

Candidates should apply via https://www.cemfi.es/forms-cemfi/jobmarket/jobmarket_offers.asp by 31 October 2026, but the search will not be restricted to such candidates.

If you need any further information, you can contact jobs@cemfi.es.

Application procedure

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Submission materials required

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and future career plans.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Transcript from Bachelor’s and Master’s (if applicable).
• Writing sample (undergraduate or Master’s thesis) (optional).