Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Inter-American Development Bank
Job overview
The Economics Research Assistant supports research economists in analyzing multinational firms and international trade, contributing to empirical research on trade flows and firm performance.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves data cleaning, econometric analysis, maintaining trade datasets, drafting academic papers, conducting literature reviews, and supporting project management to advance research goals.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive compensation package, health insurance allowance, flexible work schedules, parental leave, and access to health and wellbeing services including daycare and gym facilities.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree in economics or related fields, with 2+ years of applied research experience, strong quantitative skills, proficiency in Spanish and English, and familiarity with trade data and econometric programming tools.
Career development
The position provides opportunities to pursue doctoral studies and professional growth through seminars and counseling, with former assistants advancing to top Ph.D. programs.
Work environment and culture
The IDB promotes an inclusive, collaborative, and agile environment valuing diversity, innovation, and fairness, supporting employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
Company information
The Inter-American Development Bank is a regional development bank focused on improving lives in Latin America and the Caribbean through research and policy initiatives.
Team overview
The candidate will work closely with research economists and team members in the Research Department, contributing to high-quality policy-relevant research.
Job location and travel
The job is located at the IDB Headquarters in Washington DC, with hybrid and flexible work options available.
Unique job features
The role involves unique access to confidential U.S. Census Bureau data and engagement with large-scale international trade datasets, supporting cutting-edge empirical research on global trade dynamics.
Company overview
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is a leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean, providing loans, grants, and technical assistance to support economic and social development projects. Established in 1959, the IDB aims to reduce poverty and inequality, improve health and education, and promote sustainable growth. The bank makes money through interest on loans and returns on investments. Key historical milestones include its role in regional integration and its focus on climate change and digital transformation initiatives.
How to land this job
Position your resume to showcase your strong analytical skills, proficiency with large-scale international trade datasets like COMTRADE and U.S. Census, and experience with trade classification systems such as HS, NAICS, and ISIC, as these are central to the role at Inter-American Development Bank.
Emphasize your applied microeconometrics and econometric analysis experience, particularly within trade and international economics contexts, along with programming skills in Stata, Python, R, or Matlab, and familiarity with LaTex for academic documentation.
Apply through multiple channels including the Inter-American Development Bank's official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right recruiters.
Connect on LinkedIn with current Research Department staff or economists at the IDB; when messaging, use ice breakers like commenting on recent research projects they published, expressing your enthusiasm for their work on global value chains, or asking about the team culture and collaboration style.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'bilateral trade flows,' 'firm-level heterogeneity,' 'trade classification systems,' 'econometric analysis,' and 'data visualization' to ensure passing initial automated screenings.
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