What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant in Economics position at VirtualVocations?
A company is looking for a Pre-Doc in Development Economics.Key ResponsibilitiesScrape, manage, and analyze large datasets related to poverty and growth in IndiaConduct literature reviews and participate in the research process pipelineAssist in the development of open data platforms and contribute to ongoing research projectsRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in sciences, computer science, economics, statistics, or a related field; Master's degree is a plusStrong quantitative skills and experience with data analysis using Stata, Python, or RFamiliarity with GIS software and Linux systems is desirableAbility to manage multiple tasks efficiently and work as part of a teamFlexible and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
