Presidential Fellowships

The Presidential Management Fellow Program is the best way to launch a career in the federal government!  This year AU ranks No. 3 nationally among all universities in the number of PMF finalists.  Fellows are paid as federal employees for two years of work, training and mentoring -- and then transition into highly sought positions within a wide range of agencies.

The first-round test for the PMF competition will be held this October.  Those eligible must have received or be scheduled to receive a Masters or PhD degree between December 2011 and August 2014.  AU supports its candidates with workshops, as well as with special PMF Blackboard and Intranet sites that contain extensive fact sheets and other materials to prep for the first-round assessment

To register for our special PMF Prep Sites, please send an email to au.pmfcandidate@gmail.com .  The email must include your full name, your AU school and your graduation date. Current AU students should please email us from your american.edu account.  Alumni need to email us from either your old american.edu account or from a Gmail account, because we are using Google software.

For additional information about the PMF Program, go to the government's www.pmf.gov website.


Contact person at AU is:
Robert SanGeorge
AU PMF Lead Advisor
American University
robert.sangeorge@american.edu
Office direct line: (202) 885-1808
Skype: rsangeorge

SPEED MENTORING

Institute for International Finance Position

The Institute of International Finance, headquartered in Washington, DC, is the world’s largest global association of financial institutions with over 450 members in more than 70 countries. We provide economic analysis to our members, act as a vehicle for exchanging views on global regulatory issues, and serve as a forum for engaging the private financial community in discussions with the public sector on global financial policy issues.

The Institute is currently seeking an individual to help support the IIF's economic research on the Asia/Pacific region. Responsibilities include updating and developing annual, quarterly and monthly spreadsheet data on economic and financial variables; assisting with the production of reports, charts and tables about developments across a broad range of countries in the region; undertaking research support activities on special regional topics; helping to prepare economic presentations; providing logistical and other support for regional events; and general research and other support as needed by the Asia/Pacific Department.

The ideal candidate will have a master’s degree in international economics and at least one year professional experience in a related field. Strong computer and quantitative skills are required; proficiency in Excel VBA Editor and familiarity with E-Views software would be beneficial. Must be fluent in English, regional language skills are desirable, but are not required.

Please email cover letter with salary requirements and resume to personnel@iif.com. All documents should be sent in Microsoft Word format.

For more information on the IIF, please refer to our website at www.iif.com.

FTC Opening--Job Closes on Monday!

The Bureau of Economics at the FTC is hiring an Economic Research Analyst.  The official listing is here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/341254500

Act soon, because the position closes on Monday.

Trade and Public Health Internship

Emily Bleimund, Senior Policy Advisor at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Global Affairs (300 C Street, SW), is seeking a summer intern to assist with projects relating to the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Agreement (TTIP), Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and various other issues involving the intersection of public health and international trade. A strong interest, and preferably some background, in public health issues is preferred, as well as background education in international trade law and policy. Many of the projects deal with highly sensitive confidential information, for which a security clearance is needed, therefore the intern will not have access to all materials, but will be critical in providing necessary background research and other preparation for meetings and negotiations on these issues. The position is unpaid and does not require U.S. citizenship. Please forward a cover letter and resume to Emily at emily.bleimund@hhs.gov. Consideration of applications will begin immediately.

IDB Fellowships

The Research Department (RES) of the Inter-American Development Bank seeks applications from recent university graduates for its highly selective Research Fellowship Program at IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC.

Research Assistants (RAs) work side by side with RES economists on their research, providing valuable support while gaining incomparable experience. Individuals chosen for the program should be well qualified to perform a wide range of research activities for RES staff including preparation of papers, reports and presentations, compilation and use of databases and performance of econometric and statistical analyses.

RAs at RES typically have prospects of engaging in doctoral-level studies. In the recent past, former RAs have continued their studies in the economics departments of top universities including, among others, MIT, University of Chicago, UC-Berkeley, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, University of Maryland, UCLA, Penn State University, Boston University and Duke University.

Those interested in the Research Fellowship Program should apply by April 12, 2013. Candidates must be available to start work between June 1, 2013 and September 1, 2013. A complete job description and detailed application procedures are available here.

Qualifications:
Education: Undergraduate degree in Economics. Master's degree in Economics preferred.

Experience: Experience in applied research at a recognized university or research center. Strong background in econometrics, mathematics, and statistics. Experience with econometric packages such as Stata, Matlab, or R. Advanced programming level preferred. Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: microeconomic and/or macroeconomic topics.

Languages: Fluency required in at least two of the Bank's official languages: English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese

Apply online

Closing date: April 12, 2013

Geoscience Workforce Program Internship Opportunity

The AGI Workforce Program tracks the supply and demand of geoscientists by collecting original data and analyzing existing data from Federal and industry sources, in order to inform the geoscience community of workforce trends and issues through regular reports.  The Workforce Program also engages the next generation of geoscientists by supporting student recruitment at the college level and by communicating with students, faculty, and non-academic professionals about making the transition into the geoscience workforce after graduation.

AGI’s Workforce Program is seeking an intern to work with the Workforce Staff this summer.  Tasks include data entry, database management, querying using SQL, communication with geoscientific societies and university departments, and generally supporting the activities of the Workforce Program this summer.

This internship is intended for students (either pursuing an undergraduate or Master’s degree) with experience with data collection, data entry and database management. Strong communication and teamwork skills are required.

The internship is 12 weeks long and includes a $5,000 stipend.  The starting date is flexible. 

The internship will be held in the offices for the American Geosciences Institute in Alexandria, VA.  Intern will be responsible for finding a housing arrangement if needed.

To apply for this position, please send a resume with a cover letter describing how your experience will help you in this position. Please also include names and contact information for two references via email toworkforce@agiweb.org.

All applications must be received by April 15, 2013. All applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer