Research Assistant (Pre-Doc Intern)

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

The expected pay for this position is $5,047.

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. 

The Vancouver School of Economics (VSE) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) is a globally recognized leader in economic research and education. VSE faculty conduct cutting-edge research across a diverse range of economic subfields, including labor economics, development, economic history, political economy, public economics, the economics of crime, and applied microeconomics. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment and supporting the next generation of economists through rigorous training and mentorship.

The Centre for Innovative Data in Economics Research (CIDER) at VSE is a hub for data-intensive economic research. CIDER facilitates collaboration with leading researchers and institutions, providing access to advanced data resources and computational tools to support high-impact research projects.

The Pre-Doctoral Fellow/Research Technician position at VSE is a unique opportunity for aspiring researchers to gain hands-on experience in economic research. Working closely with faculty members, fellows will contribute to a variety of research projects involving data collection, cleaning, and analysis; literature reviews; and preparation of research findings. Successful candidates will have a strong quantitative background, proficiency in programming languages such as Stata, R, or Python, and a keen interest in pursuing a PhD in economics or a related field. The position offers a dynamic research environment and serves as an excellent stepping stone for those looking to advance their academic careers.

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or, Mathematics. The ideal candidate will have:

- a strong quantitative background, preferably in economics;

- strong computer skills, such as programming, data analysis and;

- the ability to work autonomously within a team and to solve problems independently;

- strong written and verbal communication skills; and

- a long-term interest in pursuing research in economics.