Junior / Assistant Specialist - Economics - Department of Economics
The University of California, Berkeley
About this position
Position Overview
Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale(s) for this position: (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2025-26/represented-july-2025-scales/t24-b.pdf). The current full time base salary for this position is $55,000 - $63,500. "Off-scale" salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100 Anticipated start: 07/01/2026 Position duration: 1 year with the possibility of Reappointment
Application Window
Open date: February 24, 2026 Most recent review date:Friday, Apr 10, 2026 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: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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
This position will assist with research at the forefront of Behavioral, Public, and Labor Economics. The position entails analyzing public and private datasets using quasi-experimental methods, assisting with literature reviews, helping set-up and analyze randomized experiments both online and in the field, and using computational techniques to test predictions of economic theory and to evaluate public policies. Will perform data analysis using statistical packages such as Stata and perform numerical simulations using languages such as Matlab. Will utilize collaborative tools like GitHub to manage projects and tasks. We will help prepare the researcher for applying to graduate programs in economics. Duties will include: Assists in setting up experiments in the field and online. Coordinates surveys and the data collection process. Responds to questions from participants. Assist in the set-up and analysis of randomized experiments both online and in the field, and using computational techniques to test predictions of economic theory and to evaluate public policies. Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, / processes, and / or functions: Assists with research at the forefront of Behavioral, Public, and Labor Economics by analyzing public and private datasets using quasi-experimental methods. Conducts data construction, analysis and processing. Performs data analysis using statistical packages such as STATA and perform numerical simulations using languages such as Matlab. Edits manuscript drafts for consistency, typos, and statistical accuracy Performs reviews of relevant literatures in economics and related disciplines, and related policy briefs.
Qualifications
Basic qualifications(required at time of application)Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) program Additional qualifications(required at time of start)Bachelor's degree (or equivalent international degree) Preferred qualificationsSkills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs. Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Basic program and project management skills. Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Reference requirements 1 required (contact information only) Apply link:https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05289 Help contact:hsangera1@berkeley.edu
Job Location
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