Research Assistant - Applied Microeconomics

The Research Assistant position at beBee Careers in Spain focuses on supporting a research project in Energy and Environmental Economics and Industrial Organization. Responsibilities include data preparation, statistical analysis, and literature reviews. Candidates should have strong quantitative skills, experience with Stata or R, and a degree in economics or related fields. This is a full-time, on-campus role in Madrid for one year, with potential for extension.
The role involves supporting a research project focused on Energy and Environmental Economics, as well as Industrial Organization. As a Research Assistant, you will contribute to various aspects of the project, including data preparation, statistical analysis, literature reviews, and assisting team members.

Key responsibilities include:
• Obtaining and preparing datasets
• Conducting statistical and econometric analysis
• Preparing literature reviews
• Assisting team members in other project aspects

The ideal candidate should possess strong quantitative skills, with excellent knowledge of Stata or R. Python, web scraping, and text analysis skills are also advantageous. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, or related fields is required, with a strong interest in academic research.

This is a full-time position based at our campus in Madrid, Spain. The duration is 1 year, with the possibility of extension for a second year.

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae, a short statement of purpose, contact details of two recommenders, a transcript from your Bachelor's or Master's degree, and a writing sample (if available).

We value diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.