Last Date: 03 October 2023.
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) is driven by academic rigour, intellectual curiosity and social inclusion, we’re committed to solving pressing global challenges. The School of Economics within FASS is recruiting a Research Assistant (Life Course Centre) who is responsible for collaborating with academics attached to the ARC Centre of Excellence for Children and Families over the Life Course Life Course Centre on a range of projects on topics such as: i) the intergenerational transmission of disadvantage; ii) financial autonomy and youth outcomes; iii) behavioural traits (e.g. self-control, risk preferences, locus of control, etc) on economic decisions; and iv) the cognitive science of disadvantage.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- econometric analysis of large-scale micro-level unit record data for analysis
- literature searches
- assisting in the drafting of research papers
- assisting with the development of presentations
- assisting with preparing and running economic laboratory experiments
- contribute to research development
- undertake ad-hoc projects and activities
About you
- postgraduate qualifications in Economics
- ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that arise as part of normal daily work
- advanced skills in data analysis, using STATA, and reporting on research findings
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- interest in a broad range of contemporary economic and social policy issues associated with entrenched disadvantage, inequality, and social mobility
- strong academic track record in economics and applied econometrics
- strong problem solving skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement and ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
- experience in developing and conducting independent research projects, including carrying out scientific literature searches, developing research methodologies, conducting data analyses, and writing up research findings
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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a fixed term position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
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Applications CloseTuesday 03 October 2023 11:59 PM
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