Research assistant to work on dynamic microsimulation

Research Assistant Position in Dynamic Microsimulation

Research Assistant to work on dynamic microsimulation. Initial contract of 6 months, extendable, with the possibility of applying to a PhD program (potentially through an Industrial Doctorate).

This position will be developed within the framework of SUSTAINWELL project, and continue in the LIFe project. Both projects focus on the impact of population ageing on private and public intergenerational transfers and the sustainability of the welfare state.

Initial salary: €1,258.43 per month, 30 hours per week, with the possibility of increasing the salary and workload depending on performance.

Tasks include: data processing, cleaning, and analysis; literature reviews and the preparation and synthesis of research reports; and collaboration within a committed research team.

Profile: Master’s degree in Economics. Strong background in Economic Analysis, including Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Microeconometrics, Macroeconometrics, and Public Economics. Programming skills and experience in the use of AI are valued.

Application Process

Apply at: https://extractes.fbg.ub.edu/extractes/frameofertes.jsp

Additionally, please send an e-mail to: [email protected]

Only applications that include all the information listed below will be considered.

Subject: “Dynamic Microsimulation of Intergenerational Transfers”

E-mail text: Include the average grade obtained in both the Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Attachments:

• Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts.
• Motivation letter (maximum 500 words, PDF format) indicating:
• Past experience (including experience with dynamic microsimulation and the use of AI tools);
• Interest in the research areas covered by the project;
• Interest in pursuing either a standard PhD or an Industrial Doctorate;
• Why you would be an excellent candidate;
• What you expect to enjoy most and least about the position.