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Ezranomics
The Need-to-Knows for Economics Undergraduates
Happenings| Career/Academic Advice | Opportunities
Important Dates (everything listed below- register with CCNet)
Oct 6th, 3:30pm Networking 101 in B06 White
Oct 7th, 9am - 12pm Mock Case Interviews (A &S students only) in 248 East Ave
10am - 3pm Mock Case Interviews in 103 Barnes
Oct 8th, 9am - 12pm Mock Case Interviews (A &S students only) in 248 East Ave
10am - 3pm Mock Case Interviews in 103 Barnes
3:30pm Career Conversation w/Dan Robbins, Associate at Nielsen
Oct 9th, 3:30pm Career Conversation w/Marc Rothenberg, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs
Oct 13 - 14 FALL BREAK, GET OUT OF HERE!
Oct 16th, 12pm ODE Application closes
Oct 16th. 4:30pm Job Search Strategies: Summer Jobs & Internships (Lewis Auditorium, GSH)
Oct 17th, 10am Career Conversation w/Scottie Wardell (ECON), Director of Private Equity for
Kayne Anderson
2:30pm Career Conversation w/Philip Gatto, Mergers & Acquisitions Manager Hain
Celestial Group
Oct 23rd, Claudia Goldin Lecture (see below)
Oct 24th, Rob Engle Lecture (see below)
Oct 27th, EXTERN Applications Due
Rob Engle Lecture
Economics Nobel Prize Winner!
Rob Engle will give a lecture in honor of T.C. Liu's 100th Birthday. Rob Engle earned a Ph.D. in
Economics at Cornell in 1969 and was awarded the Nobel in Economics in 2003 for methods of
analyzing economic time series with time-varying volatility. He is now Michael Armellino Professor
of Finance at the Stern School of Business at NYU. T.C. Liu was Rob's advisor at Cornell and was
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Chair of the Economics Department. T.C. earned a
Ph.D. in Economics at Cornell in 1940 and was a
specialist in econometric models and methods,
national economic policy, international trade and
international monetary issues.
Thursday, October 24, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in Ives
305
Claudia Golden Lecture
"Gender Convergence:Its Last Chapter"
Claudia Goldin '67 (Economics), the Henry Lee
Professor of Economics at Harvard University and
Director of the Development of the American
Economy at the National Bureau of Economic
Research, will give a lecture on "A Grand Gender
Convergence: Its Last Chapter".
Thursday, October 23, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. in Lewis
Auditorium, Goldwin Smith.
Get the exclusives . . . join ODE, Economics Honor Society!
The time has come to induct new members
into Omicron Delta Epsilon, the International
Honor Society in Economics. Come join the
Kappa Chapter of one of the oldest honor societies in the country. Members are
inducted during a special ceremony with faculty and wear unique yellow and blue
ropes at graduation. Additionally, students who qualify will also have access to
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leadership positions within Omicron Delta Epsilon as well as exclusive events in
the upcoming year (including faculty lunches, alumni networking and social
events).
Here's the link to apply
Application closes Oct 16th, 12pm.
As usual, see below for Economics-related opportunities . . .
Economics Opportunities
Highly Selective PhD in Law & Econ at Vanderbilt
We would like to call to your attention the Ph.D. Program in Law and Economics at Vanderbilt
University, which is a joint-degree program where students pursue a Ph.D. and a J.D. concurrently
in a fully integrated law and economics curriculum; students are fully funded by a competitive
package of fellowship support covering tuition and stipend for both degrees.
Our program website (http://law.vanderbilt.edu/phd) provides more information on the Ph.D.
Program in Law and Economics. Please feel free to forward this information to potential students on
behalf of our program. Thank you very much.
Sincerely,
W. Kip Viscusi
University Distinguished Professor of
Law, Economics, and Management
Co-Director, Ph.D. Program in Law
and Economics
Joni Hersch
Professor of Law and Economics
Co-Director, Ph.D. Program in Law
and Economics
Research Analyst Opportunities - Federal Reserve Bank of St.Louis
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking research analysts. This position provides you
with an opportunity to learn about economics in the United States through the perspective of the
Federal Reserve System.
As a research analyst, you will be responsible for assisting our economists with various duties:
o Performing advanced econometric, computational, and analytical research intended for
publication in leading academic journals as directed by economists.
o Programing in statistical packages such as SAS, Gauss, RATS, Stata, Matlab, R, Mathematica,
and EViews.
o Reviewing and organizing economic and financial data.
o Compiling, reviewing, and assessing information from academic journals, market sources, and
government reports.
o Assisting in developing memos and presentations on current economic and financial conditions
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and policy issues.
o Developing spreadsheet macros and programs to facilitate and improve data manipulation and
analysis.
Research analysts frequently continue their academic education after spending two or three years
working with the division's Ph.D. economists.
Qualifications/Skills
o Bachelor's degree in economics required with a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
o Strong background in econometrics and mathematics, including linear algebra, differential
equations, statistics, and at least 2 semesters of calculus.
o Experience with computer programming or computational software packages.
o Ability to coordinate work on multiple research projects and tasks simultaneously.
o Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail required.
o Previous economic research experience as an undergraduate research assistant or involvement
in an independent research project.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants must email all of the following to ra.recruting@stls.frb.org:
o A cover letter
o Resume
o Copy of unofficial transcripts from all colleges or universities attended.
o Completed applicant summary file
http://research.stlouisfed.org/jobopps/RA_Applicant_Summary_File.docx
Applications will not be considered without all of these materials.
For questions or concerns, contact ra.recruiting@stls.frb.org.
Vanderbilt Business School Recruiting
Vanderbilt Business School is coming to Cornell as a partner of the Cornell Consulting Club to host an
information session. It is a great way for you to further expand your consulting experience and gain a
foothold in the consulting and finance industry by meeting the program director and several alumni of the
program.
In addition to the standard graduate programs, the Vanderbilt Business School offers various summer
business immersion programs designed to helpfreshmen, sophomores and juniors obtain the necessary
skills to obtain a position in consulting, finance or a business-related field with real-life consulting projects.
Vanderbilt Business School Information & Networking Session
Location: Goldwin Smith Hall 132
Date: October 6, 2014
Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Apply to be a Fellow with U.S. PIRG.
My name is Meghan Hess, I'm a Cornell graduate, and currently I'm an organizer U.S. PIRG-and
we're hiring!
To learn more and apply, visit http://jobs.uspirg.org/page/usr/positions. Our early application
deadline is October 11.
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PIRG stands for the Public Interest Research Group.
We're looking for people who agree that America has more problems than we should tolerate, but
who also understand that there are plenty of solutions we should be putting to use.
We're hiring people to cast a brighter spotlight on problems like the overuse of antibiotics on factory
farms, or the way that a few billionaires, Super PACs and corporations are spending more than ever
to influence our elections.
Our work doesn't stop at exposing problems. We organize the public to win practical solutions to
these problems.
The special interests have their lobbyists. We're looking to hire people like you to become
advocates for the public interest. We'll train you how to make the biggest impact through grassroots
organizing, media outreach, lobbying public officials and building coalitions.
For more information and to fill out an application, visit http://jobs.uspirg.org/page/usr/positions.
And if you're not graduating this year, you should apply to be an intern with us - you'll learn how to
make an impact on critical issues, and there's no better way to launch your career with us. You can
apply at http://studentpirgs.org/page/sp/campus-internships.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Meghan Hess '10
U.S. Public Interest Research Group
mhess@pirg.org
Columbia Business School Finance & Economics Division
Staff Associate (RES)
FULL TIME position starting January 2015
Columbia Business School seeks a full-time Staff Associate to perform research in the Finance and
Economics Division. The ideal candidate will have completed at least a bachelor degree with a
focus on economics and have prior experience with statistical software. The researcher will be
deeply involved in the research process, including both data/econometric work and possibly also
some applied/simple theory. Prior experience as an research assistant is a plus but not required.
The research will focus on development economics, broadly defined.
Reporting to Professor Jonas Hjort, the Staff Associate will have the following duties and
responsibilities:
(1) Collect, clean, and maintain computer data sets and databases. Assist with data entry and
ensure data integrity. Extract and link data from multiple databases for analysis. Prepare detailed
documentation.
1. a. Assist with data analysis and dissemination of findings through the preparation of
reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other research outlets.
2. b. Perform case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
3. c. Assist in the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and
workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
(2) Develop models and implement program code in STATA
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(3) Performing statistical analysis, including regression analysis
(4) Performing literature reviews and compiling citations
(5) Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Bachelor's degree and experience in behavioral research.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates must have an enthusiasm for research. The candidate must possess managerial and
organizational skills and the ability to manage several concurrent tasks.
Strong programming and quantitative skills
Organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Candidates must demonstrate - - either through prior work experience or academic course
study - - an aptitude and enthusiasm for research
Preferred Qualifications:
Major in economics or finance
Advanced coursework/training in statistics and/or mathematics
Work experience in a research role, preferably in academic environment
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: STATA, R, SAS, Python
One to Two-year commitment preferred
To apply:
Please submit a resume, names and email addresses of three references, a cover letter describing
your research experience and your interest in this position to Dr. Khaled N. Hamdy, Director of
Research and Planning at researchjobs@gsb.columbia.edu with SA-Hjort in the subject line.
A writing sample (e.g., a course paper), coding sample, and recommendation letters may be
required after initial consideration.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL OFFICE OF THE DEAN
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
FULL-TIME POSITION STARTING ASAP
Columbia Business School seeks to recruit one full-time Research Associate for the Office of the
Dean to assist with faculty research: one in the Finance and Economics (F&E) Division.
Under the guidance of Columbia Business School faculty, the research coordinator will take an
active role in on-going research projects in various stages from conception through publication.
The work may include, but is not limited to: quantitative and qualitative research and analysis,
coordination and management of information and data, development of teaching materials, and
work on special projects.
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This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in academic or business research, with a
special focus on fields such as accounting, finance, statistics, operations, risk management, and
would be ideal preparation for a PhD program or other graduate study.
This position offers salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and excellent benefits.
For further information, visit http://hr.columbia.edu/benefits.
Job Duties:
1. Develop models and implement program code (STATA, Matlab, Mathematica, etc.).
2. Perform statistical analysis, including regression analysis.
3. Collect, clean, and maintain computer data sets and databases. Assist with data entry and
ensure data integrity. Extract and link data from multiple databases for analysis. Prepare
detailed documentation.
Assist with data analysis and dissemination of findings through the preparation of
reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other research outlets.
Perform case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
Assist in the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and
workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Prepare presentations for teaching and research projects.
4. Monitor the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are met.
Education: Bachelor's degree or its equivalent is required.
Minimum Requirements:
Strong programming and quantitative skills
Organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Candidates must demonstrate - - either through prior work experience or academic course
study - - an aptitude and enthusiasm for research
Preferred Qualifications:
Major in Economics or Finance, or in a quantitative discipline such as Electrical Engineering,
Computer Science, Operations Research
Advanced coursework/training in statistics and/or mathematics
Coursework in finance and/or economics
Work experience in a research role, preferably in academic environment
Exceptional written and oral communications skills
Programming experience in one or more of the following languages: STATA, SAS,
Mathematica, Matlab, Python, C++, or SQL
Two-year commitment preferred
To apply:
Please submit a resume, names and email addresses of three references, a cover letter describing
your research experience and your interest in this position to Dr. Khaled N. Hamdy, Director of
Research and Planning at researchjobs@gsb.columbia.edu with RA-F&E in the subject line.
A writing sample (e.g., a course paper), coding sample, and recommendation letters may be
required after initial consideration.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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Participate in Research!
I am a recent graduate of the economics Ph.D. program. Though I am now working at Trinity
College, I am continuing my work as a researcher affiliated with the Business Simulation Lab at
Cornell. Some students may find it interesting to participate, to be able to get a taste of how
research in experimental economics is conducted without the time commitment of RA work. Others
may simply enjoy the opportunity to earn some spending money-for example, participants in a study
that I am running earn an average of $20 for a study that lasts an average of 45 minutes. I have
attached a few bullet points about how to participate and repeated the text below:
Business Simulation Lab: Participate in studies for cash!
*Some studies offer credit, but only for a few courses (if this applies to you, your professor for that
course will have already told you about it)
*To see available studies, request an account at https://johnson.sonasystems.com/student_new_user.aspx
*An account doesn't obligate you to participate-it just allows you to see what is available, and you
can choose to sign up for studies that interest you from there.
*To find studies quickly, look for studies that have "Timeslots Available" next to the name of the
study.
Thank you,
Nichole Szembrot
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