Research Assistant (Economics)

About Us: Please note, the selected candidate will be employed by the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI), and the candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States. About the role Research Assistants (RAs) are integral to the success of randomized evaluations. Working closely with Professor Anant Nyshadham and collaborating economists and researchers across other universities, the RA will support all stages of the research process across two U.S.-based projects: AI-assisted job search and matching: Research on using algorithmic matching to connect low-income jobseekers to local vacancies — widening the scope of job search across sectors and improving matching to jobs in which candidates may have no prior experience. This research builds on our prior work on AI-directed job search, which you can read about here. Cash incentives and continuity of care: Research investigating the effects of small cash incentives on continuity of care among the unsheltered population in the Los Angeles region. This position is well-suited for candidates looking to develop empirical research skills in preparation for PhD programs in economics. Location: Remote (U.S.) Remuneration: $20-$22/hour, full-time, 6–12 month contract Application Deadline: 3 weeks from the date of posting Start Date: Immediate or as soon as possible Roles and Responsibilities: Support study design through scoping exercises, qualitative surveys, and literature reviews Design and pilot survey instruments;