New MA in International Economics

I am pleased to announce that the Department of Economics and School of International Service is offering a joint Master’s Degree in International Economics. The program offers a rigorous combination of theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented courses in economics, political economy, and policy-making focused on international trade and finance.  Applications are now being accepted.  For more information, please see:

http://www.american.edu/cas/economics/ma-international-economics.cfm

or contact Kara Reynolds at reynolds@american.edu for more information!

Census Department Position

The Labor Force Statistics Branch of the Census Bureau is currently looking to fill a full-time position with someone who holds a Master's degree in Economics or a related field. Here is the link to the position for anybody interested:  http://www.census.gov/hrd/www/jobs/emp_opp.html. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions.

 

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.