Current Open Positions
In this section you will find positions as a Research Assistant (RA) or Internships which are currently open on LEAP projects or other partner institutes and organizations. Information on how to apply is available in the description of each position.
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Predoc Research Assistant
Awa Ambra Seck (Harvard Business School) & Francesca Miserocchi (Harvard Kennedy School, and Tilburg University)
We are seeking a highly motivated predoctoral research assistant who will split their time working on two exciting research agendas:
Development Economics and Culture, with Awa Ambra Seck.
The agenda includes projects that explore topics such as migration from Africa to Europe, in both a contemporary and historical context, the effects of colonial policies on the economic performance of West African countries, and the economics of culture.
Hiring Discrimination against Ethnic Minorities, with Francesca Miserocchi and Silvia Barbareschi.
Projects will focus on labor economics and hiring discrimination, particularly, the Research Assistant will work on the piloting and implementation of a field experiment aimed at reducing hiring gaps against ethnic minorities applying for jobs in the hospitality industry in Italy.
The position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in economic research while working closely with two young scholars based in the United States and Europe. The ideal candidate is a strongly motivated student, who is eager to learn and assist on experimental and quasi-experimental methods in economics. An interest in how policy can assist developing countries and marginalized communities, is an asset.
Details of the Position:
Duration: 12 months, with potential for renewal for an additional 12 months.
Start Date: July 1st, 2025.
Location: Remote with potential travel for data collection (expenses covered).
Compensation: Competitive and based on experience and location.
Responsibilities:
Manage and clean datasets.
Conduct statistical analyses using Stata and Python.
Develop tools for text-parsing and deep learning applications.
Design and implement surveys (e.g., Qualtrics).
Prepare literature reviews and background research for academic papers and grant proposals.
Qualifications
Undergraduate or master’s degree in economics, Public Policy, or related field with strong quantitative training.
Graduate-level coursework in Economics or Econometrics preferred.
Strong academic record.
Knowledge of quasi-experimental methods and survey implementation.
Experience with programming in Stata; familiarity with Python or R is a plus.
Proficiency in English and French is essential.
Familiarity with labor market topics and/or African development is a bonus.
How to Apply:
Please send an email to tsharp@hbs.edu with the subject line “PREDOC Seck/Miserocchi 2025 – [Your Name].” Include the following:
Cover letter (one page maximum)
CV
List of two references
Writing sample
Stata do-file from your dissertation, coursework, or prior RA work
Python script (if applicable)
Academic transcripts
Deadline: January 15th, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and a skill test.
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5 Research Assistant Positions at LEAP - 2 months starting from January 2025
Principal Investigators: Michela Carlana (Bocconi University) Selene Ghisolfi (Catholic University of Milan), Marco Gui (Bicocca University), and Marinella Leone (University of Pavia).
The Laboratory for Effective Antipoverty Policies (LEAP) at Bocconi University, Milan, invites applications for 5 Research Assistant positions, 3 of which are Junior positions and 2 of which are Senior positions, working full-time or part-time for 2 months starting from January 2025 to support a research project on education in Italy.
Candidates must the based in Milan or close to Milan for the entire period.
Successful applicants will be involved in activities such as:
Participating in field research activities (quantitative data collection) in around 100 schools in Lombardy.
Helping to prepare background research and project reports.
Cleaning collected data.
Application requirements for the Junior Positions (https://shorturl.at/TJel0) are as follows:
Bachelors in Economics, Public Policy, or related field requiring substantial quantitative coursework.
Excellent knowledge of the Office package.
Basic knowledge of quantitative methods and public policy evaluation.
Excellent knowledge of Italian and English languages.
Application requirements for the Senior Positions (https://shorturl.at/cjKAj) are as follows:
Bachelors or Masters in Economics, Public Policy, or related field requiring substantial quantitative coursework.
Proven knowledge of STATA software.
Excellent knowledge of the Office package.
Knowledge of issues related to the economics of education.
Previous experience in collecting and analysing quantitative data in the field.
Knowledge of quantitative methods and public policy evaluation (e.g. Randomized Controlled Trials).
Excellent knowledge of the Italian and English languages.
How to Apply
Deadline: 10th December, 2024, 12:00 (noon)
For Junior positions, follow instruction here: Ref number: 2390, link: https://alboufficiale.unipv.it/
For Senior positions, follow instruction here: Ref number: 2392, link: https://alboufficiale.unipv.it/
If you need any further information contact marinella.leona@unipv.it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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1 post-Doctoral position at LEAP - 1+1 Years
The Laboratory for Effective Antipoverty Policies (LEAP) at Bocconi University, Milan, invites applications for a 1+1-year post-doc position in Development Economics. The start date is beginning of September 2025. The exact date will be discussed with the candidate. LEAP’s mission is to reduce poverty around the world, with a focus on developing countries and Italy. This is done by combining original data collection in the field and rigorous research to be published in top tier academic journals. LEAP collaborates with governments and NGOs to evaluate the impact of innovative interventions. More information can be found here Leap - Home (unibocconi.eu) (https://leap.unibocconi.eu/)
Successful candidates are expected to collaborate with LEAP affiliated faculty on joint projects and to contribute to the intellectual environment of LEAP. Projects can span a variety of topics within applied microeconomic development, including (but not limited to) the areas of family economics, social norms, education, health, agriculture, credit and firms. No teaching obligations. Applicants should have excellent research potential and have a Ph.D. degree in Economics or expect to receiving one by September 1, 2025.
To apply, please submit a Curriculum Vitae, a completed research paper and three reference letters to EconJobMarket (https://econjobmarket.org/). Submission deadline is November 30th, 2024. LEAP will hold job interviews at the European Job Market on December 16-18, 2024.
More details and applications at this link