Assistant Specialist, Predoctoral Fellow in Applied Economics & Impact Evaluation
Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: May 3, 2025
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Job Description:
Position overview
Salary range:
A reasonable estimate for this position is $61,300 - $68,300
Application Window
Open date: February 18, 2025
Most recent review date: Wednesday, Mar 26, 2025 at 11:59pm
(Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the
search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Sunday, Aug 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but
those received after the review date will only be considered if the
position has not yet been filled.
Position description
We seek a highly skilled and motivated individual to join us as a
full-time Predoctoral Fellow serving as aa Assistant Specialist.
The position will entail close collaboration with and assistance to
Professor Travis Lybbert. This is a one-year position with the
possibility of renewal for a second year. The position involves
responsibilities that serve as excellent preparation for Ph.D.
programs in economics, including data processing and analysis,
survey design, literature reviews, and presentations.
The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area
and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., with
instrumentation and research equipment or with social science
research methods) in the planning and
execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of
emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in
the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area
and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide
leadership, facilitate teamwork and develop collaborative
relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning
of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not
have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission
by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research
proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for
merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below.
Specific Responsibilities:
Research (80%):
Professional Competence (10%):
University and Public Service (10%):
Position Requirements:
This position requires possession of a Master's degree in in
Economics or related field, or possession of a relevant
baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of research
experience. Training in statistics and econometrics is
required.
Please note: It is inappropriate to appoint an individual with a
doctorate in a discipline relevant or related to the research as an
Assistant Specialist.
Preferred Position Requirements:
* 1-2 years experience conducting empirical research, including
contributing to data collection and cleaning activities
* 1-2 years experience and competency with statistical software
packages such as STATA, R, and ability to render accurate
statistical analysis
* Ability to read and analyze published papers in economics, and
accurately understand their main results
* Ability to independently investigate solutions to technical and
administrative problems
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the
ability to translate complex scientific findings into accessible,
non-technical language (via publications or professional
presentations)
* Ability to work well with multi-national teams, and communicate
effectively with colleagues and faculty
* Strong interest in development economics, causal inference in
applied microeconometrics, research design and/or program
evaluation.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Application materials must be submitted via the following website:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu. The position will remain open until
filled. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by
the next review date listed above.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
This position requires possession of a Master's degree in Economics
or related field, at time of appointment, or possession of a
relevant baccalaureate degree plus three or more years of research
experience. Training in statistics and econometrics is
required.
Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required,
qualifications for the position)
* 1-2 years experience conducting empirical research, including
contributing to data collection and cleaning activities
* 1-2 years experience and competency with statistical software
packages such as STATA, R, and ability to render accurate
statistical analysis
* Ability to read and analyze published papers in economics, and
accurately understand their main results
* Ability to independently investigate solutions to technical and
administrative problems
* Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with the
ability to translate complex scientific findings into accessible,
non-technical language (via publications or professional
presentations)
* Ability to work well with multi-national teams, and communicate
effectively with colleagues and faculty
* Strong interest in development economics, causal inference in
applied microeconometrics, research design and/or program
evaluation.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
Apply link:
https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06938
Help contact: kralexandra@ucdavis.edu
About UC Davis
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to
disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or
judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that
they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for
misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged
misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.
To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any
open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled,
"Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of
their application. If an applicant does not include the signed
authorization with the application materials, the application will
be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application,
will not receive further consideration.
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus
(http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/).
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and
particularly encourage applications from members of historically
underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with
disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who
demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse
and inclusive community.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other
protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination
policy.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy,
please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy,
please visit:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only
individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as
established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration
Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UC Davis positions funded
by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected
candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available
at: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
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inclusive excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion
in all that we do. UC Davis celebrates the multi-cultural diversity
of its community by creating a welcoming and inclusive environment
demonstrated through a variety of resources and programs available
to academics, staff, and students. Diversity, equity, inclusion,
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student population. Our excellence in research, teaching, and
service can best be fully realized by members of our academic
community who share our commitment to these values, which are
included in our Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Vision, our
strategic plan: "To Boldly Go," our Principles of Community, the
Office of Academic Affairs' Mission Statement, and the UC Board of
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of achieving federal designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution
and an Asian American, Native American, and Pacific
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Office of Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (HEDI) has
outlined similar goals in their "Anti-Racism and DEI Action Plan."
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generations to come.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all
applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining
agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or
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Job location
Davis, CA
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