The Obama for America analytics team is hiring quantitative analysts for the 2012 campaign. They are looking for recent graduates or current students with significant quantitative experience in media, communications, Web analytics, marketing analytics, computer science, math, statistics, economics or political science.
The Obama for America Analytics Department analyzes the campaign's data to guide election strategy and develop quantitative, actionable insights that drive our decision-making. Their products help direct work on the ground, online and on the air. They are a multi-disciplinary team of statisticians, mathematicians, software developers, analysts and organizers – all striving for a single goal: re-electing President Obama.
They are looking for Quantitative Media Analysts, Analytics Engineers, Battleground States Elections Analysts and Modeling Analysts at all levels to join their department now through November 2012 at their Chicago headquarters. To learn more about each position, visit https://my.barackobama.com/page/s/o2012-analysts-job-app.
Monday, March 5, 2012
CSWEP Event
The DC Committee on the Status of Women in the Economics Profession (CSWEP) chapter will hold its first event on Friday, March 16th at the Federal Reserve Board (20th & C St. NW). We will have a panel discussion with a group of women economists at the Board on their current policy work and their career paths. Vice-Chair Janet Yellen will serve as our keynote speaker and our panel will also include senior staff economists: Deborah Danker in Monetary Affairs, Elizabeth Kiser in Research and Statistics, Beth Anne Wilson in International Finance. After remarks from our panelists, there will be time for Q&A.
The panel will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm on March 16th. Given the Vice-Chair's busy schedule we will start promptly at 11:30am, so attendees need to arrive at the Board no later than 11:15am for the security check-in. There will be an option to eat lunch at Board cafeteria after the panel.
Please contact Prof. Reynolds for more information on how to attend if you are interested.
The panel will be held from 11:30am to 12:30pm on March 16th. Given the Vice-Chair's busy schedule we will start promptly at 11:30am, so attendees need to arrive at the Board no later than 11:15am for the security check-in. There will be an option to eat lunch at Board cafeteria after the panel.
Please contact Prof. Reynolds for more information on how to attend if you are interested.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
ITC Internship
The United States International Trade Commission, Office of Economics is recruiting undergraduate and graduate students for our Summer Internship Program. Applications will be accepted from current students who are United States citizens no later than March 20, 2012.
All EC interns serve as Economic Assistants and are responsible for collecting economic data from primary sources, analyzing statistics, preparing quantitative analyses, preparing analytical reports, and working closely with economists from the three divisions of the Office: Country and Regional Analysis, Research, and Applied Economics.
Graduate student interns can expect to perform economic analysis and/or research relevant to USITC programs, as well as provide some administrative support to front office staff and economists assigned to Anti-Dumping Investigations. They will collect detailed economic data and use statistical software to manipulate datasets. Graduate student interns will also do qualitative research on international trade related topics. They can also expect to do some data entry and data management for Anti-Dumping Investigations and other studies.
Salary will be dependent on level of educational attainment and is determined by the Office of Human Resources. The duration is 10 weeks.
How To Apply (YOU MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN TO BE CONSIDERED): Please email your resume of no more than 2 pages in PDF format to Dylan Carlson (dylan.carlson@usitc.gov) by March 20th, 2012. Official college transcripts will be required for employment, but are not required for application. This program is for current students only. New graduates or those graduating this May should not apply.
You will receive an email indicating receipt of your application. Appointments for phone interviews will be made, via email, shortly after the deadline, so please monitor your email frequently starting March 21st.
All EC interns serve as Economic Assistants and are responsible for collecting economic data from primary sources, analyzing statistics, preparing quantitative analyses, preparing analytical reports, and working closely with economists from the three divisions of the Office: Country and Regional Analysis, Research, and Applied Economics.
Graduate student interns can expect to perform economic analysis and/or research relevant to USITC programs, as well as provide some administrative support to front office staff and economists assigned to Anti-Dumping Investigations. They will collect detailed economic data and use statistical software to manipulate datasets. Graduate student interns will also do qualitative research on international trade related topics. They can also expect to do some data entry and data management for Anti-Dumping Investigations and other studies.
Salary will be dependent on level of educational attainment and is determined by the Office of Human Resources. The duration is 10 weeks.
How To Apply (YOU MUST BE A UNITED STATES CITIZEN TO BE CONSIDERED): Please email your resume of no more than 2 pages in PDF format to Dylan Carlson (dylan.carlson@usitc.gov) by March 20th, 2012. Official college transcripts will be required for employment, but are not required for application. This program is for current students only. New graduates or those graduating this May should not apply.
You will receive an email indicating receipt of your application. Appointments for phone interviews will be made, via email, shortly after the deadline, so please monitor your email frequently starting March 21st.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Mellon Fund Competition
The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the spring 2012 competition for support of graduate student research. Support is provided by the College Dean’s discretionary account for up to $1,000 for research expenses, and up to $500 for conference travel. Funds are also available from the Robyn Rafferty Mathias gift to support international travel for research associated with a thesis or dissertation. Total awards for any purpose should not exceed $1,000 per academic year. Exceptions to the $1,000 limit may be made for exceptional proposals involving international travel.
Applications to support the preparation of external grant proposals by graduate students are encouraged. Students planning to use funds to carry out research on human subjects or animals must have approval by the appropriate group, either the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), prior to the awarding of any funds. Please note that equipment purchased with this funding is the property of American University. Awardees of international travel funds must present their results at the College of Arts and Sciences Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference. All funds must be used within one year of receiving the award.
Feel free to contact Prof. Reynolds for more information.
Applications to support the preparation of external grant proposals by graduate students are encouraged. Students planning to use funds to carry out research on human subjects or animals must have approval by the appropriate group, either the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), prior to the awarding of any funds. Please note that equipment purchased with this funding is the property of American University. Awardees of international travel funds must present their results at the College of Arts and Sciences Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference. All funds must be used within one year of receiving the award.
Feel free to contact Prof. Reynolds for more information.
FTC Internships
The Bureau of Economics at the Federal Trade Commission is seeking applications for summer internships. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, detail-oriented, and highly motivated by the FTC's antitrust and/or consumer protection mission. They must show an interest in mathematics, statistics, and economics. Students from undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. programs are welcome.
Internships may be paid.
To apply, e-mail a copy of your resume, cover letter, transcript, to hrmoemployment@ftc.gov by 5:00pm on Friday, March 23.
Internships may be paid.
To apply, e-mail a copy of your resume, cover letter, transcript, to hrmoemployment@ftc.gov by 5:00pm on Friday, March 23.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
CBO Summer Internships--February 29 Deadline
The application deadline for the Congressional Budget Office's 2012 Volunteer Summer Internship Program is February 29, 2012. This is an ideal internship for graduate students in economics, public policy/administration, finance, public health, and related degrees to work on nonpartisan economic or budgetary analyses.
You can find out more information on the internship program at
http://www.cbo.gov/about/our-careers/our-internships
and students can apply directly online at
https://careers.cbo.gov/ext/detail.asp?jobid=cbo2012-INTERNSHIPS.
In addition to adding some general information, students will need to submit contact information for 2 references (preferably one academic and one employment) and unofficial transcripts with spring coursework. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial undergraduate transcript.
You can find out more information on the internship program at
http://www.cbo.gov/about/our-careers/our-internships
and students can apply directly online at
https://careers.cbo.gov/ext/detail.asp?jobid=cbo2012-INTERNSHIPS.
In addition to adding some general information, students will need to submit contact information for 2 references (preferably one academic and one employment) and unofficial transcripts with spring coursework. First-year graduate students must also submit an unofficial undergraduate transcript.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Economic Statistician
The Council of Economic Advisers (http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/cea ) currently has an entry-level vacancy for an Economic Statistician. We are seeking an academically strong recent graduate with at least an undergraduate degree in economics (or substantial economic coursework) and some coursework in statistics. The position is posted on the AU Career Web, and here is a brief description:
Economic Statistician
The employee’s primary duties are to:
*assist with the preparation of economic memoranda by preparing charts and background spreadsheets (in Excel) to aid analysis, and by fact-checking and editing content written by the economic staff;
*gather data and prepare tables and related content for the monthly Economic Indicators publication ( http://www.gpo.gov/economicindicators );
*gather data and prepare tables for the 140-page statistical appendix in the annual Economic Report of the President ( http://www.gpo.gov/erp );
*use public websites and database software (training provided) to find and retrieve data for use in developing and preparing various products;
*research economic data and information on the internet; and
*help staff obtain data and advise on its use.
The employee must be detail oriented and demonstrate great accuracy when preparing, calculating, and fact checking economic statistical content. The work environment is fast-paced, with frequent quick-turnaround deadlines. The employee should be able to respond to requests with speed, calmness, and flexibility, maintaining good working relationships with data providers and CEA staff.
Qualifications: 4-year degree in a related field, with coursework in economics and statistics. Solid Excel skills. U.S. citizen. Subject to background check and drug test.
Salary: $42,209
Candidates may apply easily through the AU Career Web. Resume and transcripts are required, but many students and alumni already have these documents loaded into the Au Career Web system, making application simple. Applicants are also requested to provide a cover letter.
Economic Statistician
The employee’s primary duties are to:
*assist with the preparation of economic memoranda by preparing charts and background spreadsheets (in Excel) to aid analysis, and by fact-checking and editing content written by the economic staff;
*gather data and prepare tables and related content for the monthly Economic Indicators publication ( http://www.gpo.gov/economicindicators );
*gather data and prepare tables for the 140-page statistical appendix in the annual Economic Report of the President ( http://www.gpo.gov/erp );
*use public websites and database software (training provided) to find and retrieve data for use in developing and preparing various products;
*research economic data and information on the internet; and
*help staff obtain data and advise on its use.
The employee must be detail oriented and demonstrate great accuracy when preparing, calculating, and fact checking economic statistical content. The work environment is fast-paced, with frequent quick-turnaround deadlines. The employee should be able to respond to requests with speed, calmness, and flexibility, maintaining good working relationships with data providers and CEA staff.
Qualifications: 4-year degree in a related field, with coursework in economics and statistics. Solid Excel skills. U.S. citizen. Subject to background check and drug test.
Salary: $42,209
Candidates may apply easily through the AU Career Web. Resume and transcripts are required, but many students and alumni already have these documents loaded into the Au Career Web system, making application simple. Applicants are also requested to provide a cover letter.
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