Imf
Research Analyst under the Research Analyst Program (RAP)
USA, Washington DC
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
PythonMATLABData AnalysisData ScienceData VisualizationStatisticsDesign SystemsExcelSTATAResearchCommunicationMicrosoft Office
About the role
- RAP participants may be asked to conduct research, collect and compile information, access and manipulate macroeconomic data from a wide range of sources.
Responsibilities
- As a RAP participant, you will contribute to, and support the operational and policy work of Fund economists.
- As a research analyst, you will collaborate with economists and others on various projects and stay up to date with the latest developments in economics and related topics.
Requirements
- Recent completion of a bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, statistics, mathematics, finance, data science or other related quantitative field is required.
- Ability to work independently under minimum supervision and be accountable for the accuracy of both data and programs.
- Proficiency in software applications such as Microsoft Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint), econometric packages such as STATA, EViews, MATLAB and other statistical and analytical tools.
- Knowledge of programming languages like Python and R are desirable.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
Skills
- Work for the IMF.
- Work for the World.
- The RAP is limited to a two-year contractual period.
- This opportunity may meet PREDOC requirements for applications to subsequent academic study.
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