JUNIOR RESEARCH ECONOMIST

The L. William Seidman Research Institute in the W. P. Carey School of Business at ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY wishes to appoint a graduate majoring in Finance, Economics, Business Studies or a strongly quantitative subject to work in an entry-level, Junior Research Economist, position on a wide variety of research and consulting studies. Reporting to the Staff Director, the successful candidate will be trained to provide assistance in researching, compiling, maintaining, analyzing, and presenting information for Seidman’s extensive portfolio of private and public sector clients.

Essential Functions: Working collaboratively with Faculty and senior researchers under the supervision of a Project Manager, the essential duties of the role will include: Data collection, validation, analysis and archiving; Database management; Literature reviews; Survey design and implementation; Preparation of tables, graphs, reports and presentations; and Client relations. The successful candidate will also receive on-the-job training for the effective use of standard economic modeling tools such as IMPLAN or REMI.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate (Business, Economics or a quantitative discipline) to the area of assignment.

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of economic impact studies and regional economics.
• Familiarity with government sources of economic data.
• Experience of a research or consulting environment.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of formats for numeric data, and experience in converting and normalizing numeric data formats.
• Knowledge of Excel and at least one statistical analysis software application for managing and analyzing numeric data (e.g., SPSS, SAS, Stata).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of an academic research environment.
• Skill in effective interpersonal and written communication.
• Skill in project management and time management.
• Ability to work in a diversified environment and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and stay organized.
• Ability to travel via car to local, off-site locations to collect data and attend meetings.

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are welcomed and encouraged to apply. Arizona State University actively encourages diversity among its applicants and work force. For more information, please visit: https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.

A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

(See https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/.)

Instruction to Apply:

The application deadline is September 29, 2017. The application packet consists of a cover letter, comprehensive vita or resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 3 recent professional references. Apply at http://apply.interfolio.com/43707

For questions, please contact Anthony Evans, Research Professional, at Anthony.J.Evans@asu.edu.