Research Professional

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent problem-solving with high-level directional advice.
• Fully informed on the latest developments in the relevant research areas.
• Assists Professor Hansen to identify, assess, and organize information for research from academic institutions worldwide and other organizations addressing similar research goals.
• Collaborates with the MFR research team to create and strengthen a digital platform accessible to the community of researchers whose aim is to strengthen dynamic models in macroeconomics and finance.
• Presents findings effectively and articulately at internal staff meetings and seminars/conferences.
• Contributes essential technical content relevant to grant proposals and reports in support of the initiative.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and computation, statistics, economics or a closely connected field. Master’s degree. Experience: Relevant research experience, especially with data. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, Stata, JULIA and/or R required, knowledge of LaTeX.

Preferred Competencies

• Relevant research experience, especially with data.
• Basic knowledge of economic dynamics.
• Excellent data visualization ability.
• Independently identify and interpret research data, develop conclusions, and communicate findings through effective oral and written communication on a bi-weekly basis.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Work both independently and as a team member.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.

Working Conditions

This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.