L’essentiel de l’offre
- Poste : Predoctoral Researcher
- Employeur : MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy (GCFP)
- Lieu : Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Contrat : Temps plein (2 ans)
- Date limite : Examen au fil de l’eau jusqu’à clôture
- Niveau requis : Licence (Bachelor) minimum
Contexte
The MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy (GCFP) is inviting applications for a Predoctoral Researcher position designed for candidates seeking advanced research experience before pursuing a PhD in finance, economics, public policy or a related discipline. The opportunity is particularly relevant to recent graduates who want to strengthen their quantitative research, programming and academic writing skills while working alongside leading researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). A bachelor’s degree is required, while a master’s degree is not required. Candidates should have an undergraduate background in finance, economics or a related technical field. The position is a two-year, full-time appointment based at the MIT Sloan School of Management in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
The Golub Center for Finance and Policy conducts research at the intersection of financial economics and public policy. The Predoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to contribute to research projects addressing important public policy questions through financial and economic analysis. The position is intended to provide practical research training for individuals considering doctoral study. It can therefore be particularly relevant to candidates who intend to apply for PhD programmes in:
- Finance
- Economics
- Public policy
- Financial economics
- Related quantitative disciplines
Researchers will work closely with Professors Deborah Lucas and Haoxiang Zhu, Co-Directors of the Golub Center, as well as other affiliated faculty members and researchers.
Missions et responsabilités
The role covers multiple stages of the academic research process. Rather than focusing on a single research activity, the successful candidate will have opportunities to participate in different aspects of research development. Responsibilities and activities may include:
- Developing and working with economic and financial models.
- Collecting and analysing research data.
- Creating new datasets for research projects.
- Conducting quantitative analysis.
- Using programming tools for research.
- Producing data visualisations.
- Contributing to academic papers.
- Supporting the preparation of policy briefs.
- Translating academic research for broader audiences.
- Contributing to articles, blog posts and other forms of research communication.
This combination of quantitative analysis, programming, academic writing and public-facing communication can provide broad exposure to the research process.
The Predoctoral Researcher will work closely with Professors Deborah Lucas and Haoxiang Zhu, alongside faculty and researchers affiliated with the Golub Center for Finance and Policy. The role also provides opportunities to interact with faculty members, graduate students and researchers across MIT. Participants can engage with the academic environment through research seminars in finance and other related fields. Being based at the MIT Sloan School of Management also places the researcher within a major academic and research environment in Cambridge.
Profil recherché
Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or a related technical field. Importantly, a master’s degree is a plus but is not required. This makes the position accessible to qualified bachelor’s graduates who have developed strong analytical and quantitative skills and are seeking research experience before doctoral study.
Candidates should demonstrate an interest in research and an ability to work with quantitative information. Experience with programming, data analysis or related technical research activities can be relevant to the responsibilities of the role. The position may be particularly suitable for graduates who are considering a PhD but want to gain substantial research experience before applying.
Conditions et avantages
- Position: Predoctoral Researcher
- Institution: MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy
- Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Work arrangement: Full-time
- Duration: Two years
- Minimum degree: Bachelor’s degree
- Master’s degree: Not required; considered a plus
- Relevant fields: Finance, economics or related technical fields
Predoctoral research positions can provide practical exposure to academic research before doctoral study. At the Golub Center, the work covers areas including financial economics, quantitative analysis and public policy. The experience may help successful candidates develop skills in areas such as quantitative research, programming, academic writing, research communication and policy research.
Dossier de candidature
- Review the full vacancy announcement.
- Ensure that you meet the stated bachelor’s-level requirements.
- Prepare the requested application materials before submission.
Comment postuler
Interested candidates should review the full vacancy announcement and submit their application through the official MIT Golub Center for Finance and Policy recruitment channel. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Candidates interested in the opportunity should therefore consider submitting their applications as early as possible.
