Research Assistant, Market Shaping Accelerator Washington DC

Job Description

Research Assistant, Market Shaping Accelerator job at Center for Global Development. Washington DC. The Market Shaping Accelerator is a partnership between three leading institutions – Dartmouth, the University of Chicago, and the Center for Global Development – led by scholars including Professor Christopher Snyder (Dartmouth), Nobel laureate Michael Kremer (UChicago), and Professor and President of the Center for Global Development Rachel Glennerster (CGD and UChicago).

MSA aims to catalyze the development of Advance Market Commitments and other market shaping mechanisms to incentivize innovations addressing climate change, pandemic threats, and global health issues. This position will be based in Washington, DC, and the selected candidate may be a CGD employee or a Dartmouth employee depending on employment conditions.

• 40% Economic appraisal and quantitative modeling (including cost-benefit analysis) of market shaping proposals
  • microeconomic modeling and analysis
  • Estimating the size of relevant markets, the potential benefits of new innovations and the potential size (cost) of the market shaping instruments
  • Modeling and data analysis in Stata, R, and/or Python
• 25% Supporting analysis of policy challenges related to climate change, global health, and pandemic preparedness – including understanding the market dynamics and structure of key sectors/industries
• 10% Communication and coordination with relevant stakeholders
• 25% Identifying promising candidate problems to tackle with market shaping instruments through desk research

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with empirical research methods or microeconomic modeling
• Programming experience in at least one language (e.g., Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB)
• Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to stay organized on multiple projects simultaneously

• Advanced modeling experience and knowledge of multiple programming languages is desired (but not required)
• Curiosity and interest in climate change, pandemic preparedness and global health
• Some domestic (and possible international) travel as required.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Writing Sample (required)
• Transcripts (required)
• Professional References Contact Information (3) (required)

October 12 at 11:59 pm ET.

$54,340 - $58,000. Pay commensurate with education, skillset, and experience. CGD offers a work environment that is collegial, rewarding, and rich with opportunities for intellectual and professional growth. The compensation package includes generous paid time off, a robust medical, vision and dental benefits with a modest employee contribution, employer retirement contribution, commuter benefits, and more.

Hybrid work environment with all staff required to be in the office at least three days per week. CGD is registered to employ staff living in DC, Maryland, or Virginia. Candidates must be able to live and work in one of these locations to be considered.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document upon hire. CGD is unable to sponsor work authorization for this position.

CGD/E is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, nationality, parental status, veteran status, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.