Internships

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The Environmental Sciences Division of the National Exposure Research
Laboratory (NERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a graduate student to
provide services under a contractual agreement to serve on a research
group in ecosystem services in arid and semi-arid regions. It is
anticipated that the student contractor will work up to 20 hours per
week. The duty location is US EPA CID, 1001 SW 5th Avenue, Suite 1510,
Portland, OR 97204. The due date for proposals is 11/13/09. See
attachment and website for application/resume submission processes.

http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q1000006/index.htm

Oregon Project -Research Assistant- Full-time -start Summer 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Full or part time research assistant(s) to Professors Amy Finkelstein (MIT) and Kate Baicker (Harvard).
We are looking to hire one or more full-time research assistant(s) to begin in the summer of 2010 and to
work for a year. The position will entail assistance with all stages of empirical research on the Oregon
Health Study. This multi-million dollar empirical project uses a randomized experiment conducted by the
state of Oregon to evaluate the impact of expanding health insurance to low income adults on their health
care use, health outcomes, financial well-being, and overall well-being. More information about this on-
going study can be found here: http://www.oregonhealthstudy.org/en/home.php
Candidates should have an interest in applying to a quantitative Ph.D. program (preferably in economics)
and in pursuing a research career. Applicants must have strong programming and quantitative skills and
experience as a research assistant. Excellent grades are required. The job is ideal for someone with an
enthusiasm for empirical research, and an ability and interest in learning new skills and taking initiative as
a project develops.
The position is located at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Cambridge
Massachusetts, with the opportunity to interact with economics undergraduates, graduate students, and
faculty from both Harvard and MIT. Annual salary is $42,000, along with access to the NBER’s
employee health insurance plan after a 90-day waiting period.
Application deadline is December 1, 2009.
TO APPLY:
Please scan into one pdf document:
1. A cover letter that includes:
A description of your familiarity with various statistical and computer packages (e.g. STATA, SAS,
Gauss, Matlab etc.)
A brief description of your experience as a research assistant and with any independent research (e.g.
thesis or other research projects)
The names of two or three references (and their contact information). At least one reference must be
someone for whom you have worked as a research assistant.
2. A current CV
3. A transcript (unofficial is fine).
This document must be uploaded into the online application form, which can be found at this link:
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=470147 under “Attach a resume.”
The NBER is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged
to apply.

Oregon Project -Research Assistant- immediate opening

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Full or part time research assistant(s) to Professors Amy Finkelstein (MIT) and Kate Baicker (Harvard).
We are looking to hire one or more full- or part-time research assistants as soon as possible. The position
will entail assistance with empirical research on the Oregon Health Study. This multi-million dollar
empirical project uses a randomized experiment conducted by the state of Oregon in 2008 to evaluate the
impact of expanding health insurance to low income adults on their health care use, health outcomes,
financial well being, and overall well being. Some more information about this on-going study can be
found here: http://www.oregonhealthstudy.org/en/home.php
Candidates should have an interest in applying to a quantitative Ph.D. program (preferably in economics)
and in pursuing a research career. Applicants must have strong programming and quantitative skills.
Excellent grades are required. The job is ideal for someone with an enthusiasm for empirical research, and
an ability and interest in learning new skills and taking initiative as a project develops.
The position is located at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Cambridge
Massachusetts. Salary will be determined based on qualifications and past experience.
TO APPLY:
Please scan into one pdf document:
1. A cover letter that includes:
A description of your familiarity with various statistical and computer packages (e.g. STATA, SAS,
Gauss, Matlab etc.)
A brief description of your experience as a research assistant and with any independent research (e.g.
thesis or other research projects)
The names of two or three references (and their contact information). At least one reference must be
someone whom you have worked for as a research assistant.
2. A current CV
3. Transcripts from all post-secondary education.
This document must be uploaded into the online application form, which can be found at this link:
https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=470088 under “Attach a resume.”
The NBER is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged
to apply.