Pre-Doctoral Technical Associate(s)

We are seeking a group of highly skilled, collaborative, and motivated individuals to work with our esteemed MIT Sloan faculty as full-time pre-doctoral research assistants at the MIT Sloan School of Management for a period of 1-2 years, during which you will have gained exposure to and training in a broad set of research approaches and methodologies useful for applying to graduate programs of your choice. Please visit Predoc.org for more information about what a predoc is, for advice about applying to graduate programs in business and economics, and to find other predoctoral opportunities across a consortium of universities and research institutions. MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please note: The Institute does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for the following categories of appointment: administrators, managers, research staff, library staff or support staff. The ideal candidates will have completed or are on their way to complete a 4-year undergraduate degree, majoring in fields such as: Computer Science Economics (e.g. macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial economics, housing economics, consumer finance, banking) Mathematics Organizational Behavior Psychology Sociology Statistics The exact tasks/responsibilities will depend upon our faculty?s current research. We are seeking candidates who have a strong qualitative or quantitative background, who may have or wish to develop statistical/scientific programming experience (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, Stata), who are willing to help design and run experiments, collect, manage, and prepare data for analysis, write and edit research results, conduct interviews, create surveys, who have knowledge of web programming (HTML, Javascript), and who look forward to engaging in lively research discussions Required: One-page cover letter describing your relevant coursework, research experience, and future academic and/or research aspirations; Programming background (if relevant) CV Academic transcript (unofficial is fine) Writing sample. This can be any research paper or term paper that you think best reflects your abilities 3 confidential letters of reference If Requested: A sample of code You may be asked to complete a task Massachusetts Institute of Technology shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.