"Technical Associate I"

TECHINICAL ASSOCIATE I, Sloan Econ, Finance, and Accounting, to work as a full-time research assistant for a period of at least one year, with the option to extend to two years. The work will entail close collaboration with all stages of the research process on several projects in the areas of fintech, cryptocurrencies and blockchain, financial intermediation, and consumer finance; offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad set of economic research topics and methodologies; and is especially valuable for someone who wants to pursue a PhD or advanced Master's program in economics, finance, business analytics or related fields. They will also gain valuable experience analyzing large data sets and learning skills in machine learning, big data, econometric methods and working with unique data sets; perform analysis of large-scale quantitative and qualitative datasets as part of research projects; use new tools to collect and process data; work with blockchain data and data from other digital platforms; and summarize and document research results and learn about different research agendas.

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in computer science, economics or statistics, or a related field; a minimum of two years of specialized experience with qualitative data analysis, research methods, social sciences (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate; strong programming skills and experience, especially in Python, R or SQL; and ability to work independently to solve problems. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US for the duration of the appointment.

PREFERRED: Master's degree.

Please submit a one-page cover letter briefly describing your academic career and future study goals; a CV; transcript; a writing sample, such as a research paper or term paper that you think best reflects your abilities; and a sample of code which you have written.

We will be accepting and reviewing applications on a rolling basis until the position(s) are filled. To apply please email Katy Scott (kscott27@mit.edu) with the subject heading "Application for Research Assistant Position" before March 1st,2026.

Ideal employment start date between March 1st to July15th, 2026.

This is a year term appointment with the possibility of extension.