UMD PhD Alum Seeking Undergrad RA

Seeking a part-time research assistant to support a project involving the exploration of historical sources at the National Archives in College Park. No specific previous experience required. The work is related to research projects in economic history, one related to US war production during the Second World War and another related to research and development conducted at NASA. 
 
The successful candidate will devote between 50 and 100 hours in total during the summer to the project, with the advantage of a flexible schedule. Pay is at standard research assistant rates ($25 per hour). The main tasks include locating relevant historical sources at the national archives and scanning them. The position offers an excellent opportunity for students interested in gaining research experience, including specialized knowledge of archival research.
 
Interested candidates should send a CV to eilzetzki+archives@gmail.com as soon as possible.
 
You can see more about my research and one of the projects in question in the following links:
 
www.ilzetzki.com
 
https://www.ilzetzki.com/learningbynecessity
 

Recent Grads: Department of Economics Seeking Full-time Administrative Assistant

 The Department of Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking to fill the position of an Administrative Assistant II. This position provides complex administrative support and excellent customer service in ECON’s main administrative office. Duties and responsibilities summarized below:

• Serves as the first point of contact for both internal and external constituents entering the main office and is responsible for all daily opening and closing procedures.
• Processes and tracks to completion business requests, including foundation reimbursements, disbursement vouchers, internal service requests and small procurement requests.
• Assists in the organization and processing of department travel services for faculty, staff and guests.
• Coordinates the departmental seminar series including using Concur for travel requests and reimbursement, updating the Department’s website, and distributing seminar announcements.
• Manages and tracks departmental copy job requests and serves as the departmental liaison to the copy center as needed.
• Receives and screens telephone calls and visitors and independently handles procedural and substantive matters and inquiries.
• Collects and processes textbook orders and tutoring resources.
• Distributes campus mail to departmental recipients.
• Manages and monitors several of the Department’s communal spaces, including the break room/kitchenette, mail/copy room and conference rooms.
• Provides back-up support for other staff and cross-trains as necessary.
  

For more information and to apply visit: https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/108643

Fall Internship at the Migration Policy Institute (MPI)

The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is accepting internship applications for the Fall 2023 cycle. Research internships are for 3rd and 4th year students. A stipend is available. MPI also offers remote and in-person options. 

The application deadline is July 1st. 

Interested are asked to email internship@migrationpolicy.org with their resume/CV, cover letter, writing sample and either official or unofficial transcript. Please review the internship page linked above for more information about application requirements.

Interested students can schedule a resume/cover letter critique with Internship Coordinator, Liza Lebrun via TerpEngage.

RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS

MPI provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at local, national, and international levels. It aims to meet the demand for pragmatic and thoughtful responses to the challenges and opportunities that large-scale migration, whether voluntary or forced, presents to communities and institutions in an increasingly integrated world. Research Interns work within one of MPI's four program areas:

• U.S. Immigration: Tracking and analysis of policies relating to asylum and refugee pathways, border management, immigration enforcement, legal immigration (temporary and permanent), legal status for unauthorized immigrants, and employment outcomes of highly educated immigrants; analysis of immigration, demographic, and economic trends; development of proposals for policy reform.
• International Migration: Comparative analysis of immigration and integration policies in the areas of refugee resettlement and asylum, immigrant integration policies (including labor market integration and social cohesion), labor migration, borders and mobility, migration and development, and returns and reintegration.
• U.S. Immigrant Integration: Issues related to early childhood education and care; Dual Language Learners and English Learners; K-12 immigrant education; adult education, training, and workforce development; state and local immigration/integration policy and services; and language access policy. (Full-time internship preferred.)
• Latin America and Caribbean Initiative: Assessing policy responses to mixed migration flows, with a focus on Northern Central American, Venezuelan, Cuban, Haitian, and Nicaraguan flows; evaluating migration management systems in key host countries including Mexico, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Peru and Colombia; reviewing legal migration pathways (e.g., labor and protection) within and outside of Latin America; tracking regional and international development policies; and identifying integration challenges and opportunities in education, health care, labor markets, and community building. Written proficiency and oral fluency in Spanish are required.

Within each of these substantive areas, research intern duties include:

• Contributing to overall MPI research efforts, including through independent quantitative and/or qualitative research and policy analysis
• Writing paper drafts and preparing literature summaries
• Updating online tools on the MPI Data Hub
• Providing administrative support to MPI on migration-related events
• Attending and summarizing congressional hearings and other relevant public and private events for MPI staff
• Assisting with partial coverage of the reception desk and other light administrative tasks.

COMMUNICATIONS AND EVENT INTERNSHIPS

MPI offers communications and events internships, providing essential dissemination and other support across the Institute and with the ability to experience the breadth of its work across research areas.

The Communications Intern works with MPI’s Communications team on marketing, media tracking, social media, and similar duties, and at times with the Migration Information Source, MPI’s award-winning online journal. Strong editorial, social media, and multimedia skills are required for this full-time internship. Duties may include:

• Crafting digital campaigns and visuals
• Tracking media mentions and identifying news outlets for targeted outreach
• Assisting in the dissemination of MPI publications
• Editing multimedia audio and video
• Researching potential authors and topics.

The Events Intern, also working within the Communications team, assists in planning and supporting MPI's private and public events and meetings. The ability to work in person in Washington, DC is preferred, and this internship is typically part-time though full-time applications will also be considered.

EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIPS

The Executive Office Intern works with the President and Strategic Advisor to the President on internal strategic planning, institution building, relations with MPI’s board of directors and advisory board, and also helps with administration of MPI’s internship program. Executive office interns learn about the inner workings of leadership of a nonprofit think tank, contribute to making MPI an even better place to work, and assist with research tasks for the President’s presentations, briefings, media appearances, and other projects. Applicants with administrative experience, an interest in organizational management, and part-time availability are preferred.

Terps on the Hill Networking Event, July 26 6-8pm

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC
Host: UMD Alumni Association

Join your alumni association and fellow Terps for an evening of networking on Capitol Hill. Come hear from President Pines and other Maryland leaders as they share updates from the university and how you can continue to move Maryland Fearlessly Forward.

Learn More and Register

UN ECLAC Fall Internship Program - Open to current seniors or recent graduates

 The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2023 Internship Program.

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean is one of the five regional Commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information.

The Intern will perform the following duties:

• Assisting in the execution of the substantive work of the Office;
• Engaging in economic analysis with a focus on trade, international finance, and development;
• Research and investigate international trade and finance issues of relevance to Latin America and the Caribbean region;
• Collect information from official country data, specialized agencies and other sources;
• Review and compile the collected data and information, prepare reports and update databases of the Office, incorporating appropriate tables, graphs, charts with references;
• The intern may also be asked to assist in the day-to-day work of the Office if required.

For more information and to apply visit: 

https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=211351&Lang=en-US

Harvard and MIT Application Assistance Mentoring Program

Many students interested in an economics PhD experience disparate degrees of support in the application process. The Application Assistance and Mentoring Program (AAMP) aims to mitigate these gaps by helping students from underrepresented groups connect with a graduate student mentor in MIT or Harvard’s PhD economics programs. These mentors can provide:

• Advice on graduate school and fellowship applications, including questions about the application process and feedback on application materials.

• Information about economics research, life as a PhD student or in an academic career, for students who are deciding whether a PhD in economics is the right choice for them.

The AAMP aims to increase the pipeline of diverse talent in economics PhD programs and welcomes participation from all groups underrepresented in economics, including but not limited to: Black, Hispanic or Latin American, Native American, low-income, LGBTQ+ students, women, students with disabilities, and students who are the first in their families to go to college. The AAMP welcomes participation among students at various stages of their economics studies, including undergraduates and college graduates. The AAMP is open to students who are curious about the academic economics experience and interested in figuring out if it’s right for them. 

Interested participants should fill out the application linked below. We will accept applications until July 17th, 2023. Mentorship will begin over the summer and continue through Fall 2023. Mentees who prefer to meet for a single “coffee chat” may indicate their preference on the form. We will do our best to match all interested applicants with a mentor; however, demand may exceed the availability of mentors. 

Please note that the MIT / Harvard Economics AAMP is a volunteer-based, student-run program. This program is not considered part of the admissions process for the Economics PhD at MIT or Harvard, nor will any student's participation in the AAMP be considered by the Graduate Admissions Committee at either school.

Please direct any questions to harvard.mit.aamp@gmail.com. To join the program, please fill out this form.

 

Thinking about Law School? Apply for an LSAT Scholarship (Due June 18)

The Pre-Law Advising Office & Kaplan Test Prep (with the generous support of the Office of Letters & Sciences) have partnered to provide affordable LSAT prep to students across UMD intending to apply to law school during the 2023-24 application cycle for Fall 2024 matriculation in law school.

Live Online courses are available for a discounted rate of $200 (retail $1,199 - $1,599) and On Demand courses are available at no cost (retail $799 - $1,199). For the first time, we may be able to award In-Person courses to Live Online recipients who have a strong preference for in-person learning.

For more information, please see the application form. The deadline to apply for an LSAT course award is Sunday, June 18, 2023. Please contact Nicki Kern in the Pre-Law Advising Office at nkern@umd.edu if you have any questions.

Internship for Recent Grads: The Census Bureau’s Economic Measurement and Research Internship Program

 

The Census Bureau’s Economic Measurement and Research Internship (EMRI) program seeks to hire interns in economics, sociology, statistics, and other social sciences to support the nation’s growing demand for information. These are excepted appointments not to exceed two years but may be extended up to four years upon supervisory approval. Census conducts statistical programs, supported by research, and is continuously improving existing or developing new data products.

The Center for Economic Studies (CES) seeks several interns who have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree to provide research assistance to Ph.D. social scientists with research projects using confidential microdata. Relocation expenses may be paid.

The internship is an excellent opportunity, especially for those who might be interested in returning to school to earn their Ph.D., to gain experience in conducting original economic research and in developing advanced programming and data analysis skills.

The ideal candidate will have previous programming experience in a statistical analysis software package (e.g., SAS, Stata, R, Python). Job duties generally include: data management and analysis,
building data linking capabilities,
summarizing results in tables and graphs, and
research.

Click on the following links for specific information on the EMRI Program:
How to Apply (Applicants should apply by June 30, 2023.)
Benefits

Notes: The website is in the process of being updated; please ignore information on a position with OSCA. Also, be sure to review the Qualification Standards referenced under the Prospective Candidates section and indicate in the email you send with application materials if you wish to be considered for the Economist (0110 series), Survey Statistician (1530 series), or both series. Being considered for both series may increase the probability of being selected for a position.

The successful candidate work schedule is part-time or full-time. If hired for this position, the location will be determined upon selection. If your duty station is Suitland, MD, you will be expected to temporarily telework to the maximum extent while the headquarters building is being renovated. Once the Census Bureau is permitted to return to the office building, you will be expected to do so within 30 calendar days of receiving notification. At that time, you may be eligible to continue to telework or work remotely two or more days a pay period consistent with the Census Bureau's flexible telework and remote work policies and approval from your supervisor.

Information about the CES can be found here.

Questions about job duties should be directed to Cheryl Grim (Cheryl.Ann.Grim@census.gov), but several hiring managers are currently looking for highly qualified candidates to work on their projects.

Paid Internship at the White House Council of Economic Advisers for Fall 2023

 

The White House Council of Economic Advisers’ is now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 internship program. The position is full-time, paid, and in-person in Washington, D.C. this fall.

Applications are currently being accepted on a rolling basis until June 30th, 2023, but we encourage students to apply early.

CEA interns work on a variety of challenging economic projects involving research on macroeconomic, microeconomic, and international issues, as well as statistical analysis and data collection.

The internship provides valuable experience in applying quantitative and qualitative skills to issues with real world implications. Administrative duties to support the CEA are also involved.

While we review applications from all students, the internship is generally geared toward undergraduate students with an economics background. Due to the small size of the program, it is highly competitive.

Students can apply by emailing PDFs of their resume, transcript, and a cover letter to recruiting@cea.eop.gov. Candidates should indicate in the subject line of the email as well as in the file names of their resume, transcript, and cover letter that they are applying for the Fall 2023 internship program.

Interested students can email Liza Lebrun at LLebrun@umd.edu if they'd like a resume review/cover letter review prior to submitting materials.

More details will be posted as they become available on the CEA website: Internship Opportunities | CEA | The White House.

Aspen Economic Strategy Group hiring for a Research Associate--Recent Graduates, Take Note!

 

Location: Washington, DC

Salary: $52,200 - $60,000 per year

The Aspen Economic Strategy Group is looking to hire a Research Associate to come work with our team at the Aspen Institute. If you know of a recent economics student or research assistant who is still on the hunt for a policy-oriented job, please send them our way! 

This person will be responsible for performing policy research and writing while also supporting day to day program operations. We are looking for an individual with strong analytical abilities, a deep interest in and knowledge of current economic policy issues and topics, as well as a knack for organization and a demonstrated ability to adapt under pressure (preferably with a sense of humor!).

The full job posting and a link to apply can be found here: https://aspeninstitute.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=2420745&&#job

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• B.A./B.S. degree in economics.
• Entry level to two years of professional experience in another research role.
• Strong writing skills with a proven ability to distill and summarize complex topics into accessible prose. 
• Advanced graph-making skills in Excel, R, or other data vis software.
• Experience working with principals and their staff, such as senior business executives or elected officials.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes and skills:

• Strong written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
• A strong interest in US economic policy.
• Adept at meeting deadlines and exhibiting grace under pressure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, shift priorities quickly, and adapt to a changing environment.
• Strong orientation towards collaboration and problem-solving in a small team environment, including the ability to flex between different projects and tasks as needed.
• Experience with statistical software such as STATA and R, as well as graphing capabilities of STATA, R, and Excel.
• HTML experience (preferred but not required).
• A desire to learn, a sense of humor, flexibility, and resourcefulness.

Federal Reserve System Career Fair, Tuesday June 6 12:30-2:00 pm at Howard University

 

Date: June 6, 2023

Time: 12:30-2:00 pm

Where: Blackburn Center at Howard University

Undergraduate and graduate students interested in economics, research, data, and math should consider attending this networking event! 

Meet the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the following Federal Reserve Banks:

•  Atlanta
•  Boston
•  Chicago
•  Cleveland
•  New York
•  Philadelphia
•  Richmond
•  San Francisco
•  St. Louis

Center at Howard University

Masters in Applied Economics, Info Session

 

The MS Program in Applied Economics at the University of Maryland, College Park is organizing a live online information session for prospective students, both international and domestic. 

Thursday, June 8th - 6:30 PM ET

https://umd.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrce-qpzIvGdzjbZyn3rmADhVoIFWM59va

This STEM-designated program offers rigorous training in quantitative economic analysis and applied econometrics. Domestic students have the option of studying either in downtown Washington DC or in College Park. The session will feature a detailed presentation of about 1 hour, and opportunities for Q&A with our program's Executive Director, Dr. John Straub, and with other representatives from our department. 

For questions, please email masters-econ@umd.edu. You can also view a series of video presentations about our program on our website at any time https://masters.econ.umd.edu/informational-videos.html.