University of California Berkely is Looking for Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow – Data Innovation Lab

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University of California Berkely is Looking for Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow – Data Innovation Lab

Overview

Abhishek Nagaraj, Associate Professor at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, and Matteo Tranchero, Assistant Professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania are accepting applications for one pre-doctoral research fellow to begin as soon as possible in Summer 2024. The position Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow will last for one year, until July 2025, with an opportunity for extension depending on mutual agreement. Fellows are active participants in the Berkeley and Penn research communities and will have the opportunity to attend graduate classes.

Professor Nagaraj studies the role of new forms of data in shaping market outcomes, especially in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship, and directs the Data Innovation Lab. Professor Tranchero investigates how big data are changing strategic decision-making and the innovation process, with an emphasis on the pharmaceutical industry, and co-directs the Data Innovation Lab. Most research will be conducted with large-scale observational data using applied microeconometric techniques (e.g. diff-in-diffs, RDs, etc), as well as applied machine learning tools.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and should have a long-term interest in pursuing research related to Economics and/or Business. Prior background in these areas is preferred but not strictly necessary. Candidates with a strong quantitative background (e.g. CS or Math majors) interested in gaining exposure to these areas of research are also very welcome to apply.

This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their research skills in preparation for applying to PhD programs in Economics, Business, or other related fields.

Preference will be given to detail-oriented applicants with experience performing regression analysis in Stata, Python, or R. Past students have gone on to PhD programs in Economics, Business, Statistics, and Computer Science at Harvard, Cornell, MIT, London Business School, and other peer institutions.

Compensation:

The pre-doctoral research fellow position will be in-person, physically based at the University of California, Berkeley or at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia. Salary will be approximately $60,000/year and includes a full benefits package including generous medical insurance. Fellows will also receive mentorship on graduate school applications, their own research agenda, and the opportunity to co-author publications. Fellows will also have the opportunity to enroll in Berkeley or Penn’s graduate classes and seminars. The position is open to international applicants and UC Berkey is able to sponsor a work visa.