Junior Specialist​/Assistant Specialist - Institute Business & Social Impact

Application Window

Open date:
November 2, 2025

Most recent review date:
Monday, Dec 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date:
Tuesday, Mar 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position title:

Junior Specialist or Assistant Specialist

Salary range:
The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay  the current salary scales, see the table at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..pdf
. Final salary will be commensurate with level of experience. The current full‑time salary range for Junior Specialist positions is $55,000 to $58,600. The current full‑time salary for Assistant Specialist positions is $63,500 to $70,700.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: 2/16/2026

Position duration: 2 years

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• Research Design & Analysis (20%):
  Assist in designing and interpreting analyses using advanced econometric methods, including reduced‑form approaches (difference‑in‑differences, regression discontinuity, instrumental variables) and structural econometrics (method of moments, maximum likelihood, dynamic programming), with a focus on causal inference.
• Data Collection & Field Operations (15%):
  Support the design and implementation of field experiments, survey development, and primary data collection activities; monitor data quality and coordinate with field teams to ensure research protocols are followed.
• Data Management & Programming (20%):
  Write efficient, well‑documented code to manipulate large datasets and implement complex analyses; maintain data infrastructure using collaborative and replicable programming practices.
• Quality Assurance & Documentation (15%):
  Clean and validate data, identify and resolve technical issues with datasets or code, and maintain comprehensive documentation of all research procedures and analytical decisions.
• Research Communication (10%):
  Prepare materials for research manuscripts, project reports, and presentations; generate publication‑ready tables, graphs, and visualizations that effectively communicate findings.
• Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing (20%):
  Work closely with faculty, research team members, and external collaborators to advance ongoing analyses, share methodological expertise, and contribute to the broader research agenda.

• The minimum qualification is enrollment in a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent international degree program, at the time of application.

• A Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent international degree, at the start of appointment.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field, including Computer Science, Mathematics, Economics, or related fields, and theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in Economics. An advanced degree by start date is preferred.
• At least one year of experience as a post‑doc scholar with strengths in applied micro‑econometrics, field experiments, survey and applied data science (including machine learning and computational methods). These experiences are particularly encouraged.
• Advanced proficiency in coding languages: R, Java, and Python, with demonstrated experience with large and complex datasets.
• Demonstrated proficiency to work as part of a research team and/or previous experience working with data in a research context, including data collection.

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research (Optional)

• 1–3 references required (contact information only)

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