Leo Pre-doc - Notre Dame, United States - University of Notre Dame

University of Notre Dame

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Notre Dame, United States

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LEO Pre-Doc

Location:
Notre Dame, IN

Open Date:
May 22, 2024

Deadline:
Jun 12, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description:

LEO is looking for a research assistant who desires to be part of solving one of the most critical issues our nation faces today - poverty.

The Pre-Doc will support research projects of the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) and the new population center initiative at the University of Notre Dame.

Who we are:

The Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunities (LEO) at the University of Notre Dame is a research center dedicated to reducing poverty and improving lives in the United States through evidence-based programs and policies.

Who we need:

The Pre-Doc will work closely with Dr.

Melissa Kearney and other senior researchers affiliated with LEO to initiate and carry out evaluations, and take significant ownership of projects, from independently coordinating project logistics to data analysis and dissemination of results.

The Pre-Doc will also work alongside affiliated faculty of the University's population center, a new initiative with the goal of bolstering population-related research in the social sciences.

Responsibilities include...

Project Management:

Drive a portfolio of developing and active research projects forward
Work closely with social service agencies to integrate evaluation into their programs' everyday operations
Act as the lead research assistant to and project manager for Dr. Melissa Kearney on her portfolio of LEO projects focused on economics of the family
Document and describe interventions for research and policy audiences
Liaise between researchers and agency staff, clarifying concerns and handling logístical questions
Assist in the composition of research grant proposals
Carry out IRB procedures for assigned projects

Data Analysis:

Write data sharing agreements
Coordinate data exchanges
Maintain program data on Notre Dame's secure servers
Analyze data and present results to researchers and agency partners

Dissemination:

Support research teams in writing up results for academic articles
Conduct webinars, draft policy briefs and other materials for LEO audiences
Present results at conferences and other venues as needed
Identify key audiences for population science research produced by the University's population center

Qualifications:

Required:

A deep commitment to the mission of both LEO and the University
Undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics, or related social science field
Training in econometric and statistical techniques employed in randomized evaluations
Statistical programming experience (STATA, R, SAS)
Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple demands simultaneously
Strong written and oral communication skills
Selfdirected, with willingness to take initiative over project tasks and explore potential evaluations

Preferred: