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Predoctoral Fellow

Two-year predoctoral fellowship opportunity at Opportunity Insights in Cambridge, USA.

Best for:Best for aspiring graduate students in economics or related quantitative fields seeking rigorous predoctoral research experience.

Opportunity Insights · Cambridge, United States · R1 · First-stage researcher
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This is a research staff position — not a PhD studentship.
Deadline
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Funding
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2 years
Start date
2027-07-01
Fixed-term
Location
Cambridge
United States

Overview

Opportunity Insights invites applications for a Predoctoral Fellow position based in Cambridge, United States. This two-year research assistant role begins on July 1, 2027, and provides an immersive environment for quantitative research across various fields. The successful candidate will work closely with senior researchers and faculty on empirical projects. Applicants should expect to engage in rigorous data analysis, literature reviews, and research project management.

Predoctoral FellowResearch AssistantOpportunity InsightsCambridgeEconomics

What you'll do

  • Process and analyze large-scale administrative and survey datasets.
  • Support senior researchers and faculty in conducting empirical economic research.
  • Perform literature reviews and summarize relevant academic findings.
  • Draft reports, tables, and visualizations for ongoing research projects.
  • Ensure data integrity and manage replication files for empirical studies.

Requirements

Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Economics or a related quantitative field

Language: English proficiency required

Instruction: English

Required skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB
  • Solid foundation in economics, statistics, or data analysis
Nice to have
Prior experience as a research assistant in economics or social sciencesFamiliarity with handling large administrative or census datasetsCoursework in advanced econometrics

Funding & terms

Type
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Duration
2 years
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How to apply

Deadline: 2026-10-01

Interested applicants should submit their application materials through the online portal provided by Opportunity Insights. Ensure all required documentation is uploaded prior to the final deadline.

Documents required
  • CV
  • Transcripts
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