Graduate Research Assistant

Job title:

Graduate Research Assistant

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Position Summary:

• Conduct data analysis using dynamic panel and hidden Markov models.
• Assist in model development, estimation, and interpretation of results.
• Support literature reviews and manuscript preparation.
• Collaborate with faculty on empirical and theoretical aspects of the project.

Qualifications:

• Must be a current masters or PhD student in Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative skills with experience in dynamic panel data models.
• Familiarity with hidden Markov switching regression models is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Stata, and R for econometric analysis.
• Interest in behavioral economics, digital platforms, and gaming analytics is a plus.

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.Hourly Salary: $25.00Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)Location: Bronfman BuildingSupervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-03-01Position End Date: 2025-05-31Deadline to Apply:This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 01:48:16 GMT

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