Junior Research Scientist (Sinja Leonelli, Irina Luneva, Gurpal Sran, and Aleksander Aleszczyk)

$50,440 - $60,000/Yr

New York University - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Junior Research Scientist position at New York University is a full-time role aimed at providing predoctoral experience in academic accounting and finance research. The position involves collaboration with faculty members to collect and process data, conduct statistical analyses, and support various research activities. This role is ideal for individuals preparing for a Ph.D. program in related fields, with an initial contract of one year that may be extended to two years.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process data for research projects.
• Conduct statistical analyses using software such as Stata, R, and SAS.
• Provide support for faculty research activities.
• Engage in text parsing and analysis, numerical optimization, and machine learning techniques as needed.

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline by summer 2025.
• Strong experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, and SAS.
• Ability to work independently and think critically.
• Problem-solving skills and enthusiasm for research.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in text parsing and analysis.
• Familiarity with numerical optimization techniques.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques using Python, SQL, or C.
• Background in economics, finance, or accounting.

Benefits

• Health insurance