Seeking Research Assistant for Project about Socioeconomic Trajectories of American Jews

Seeking Research Assistant for Project about Socioeconomic Trajectories of American Jews 
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Position Overview: I am a professor at Tulane University (learn about me at www.ilanahorwitz.com). I am seeking a graduate student in Economics or Sociology to assist with data analysis for a project on the socioeconomic trajectory of American Jews over the past 50-100 years. This position requires strong skills in analyzing data across multiple datasets. The ideal candidate will have an interest in social class, inequality, and mobility trends, with a focus on quantitative research.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Identify and explore relevant datasets (e.g., Pew data, NJPS, Census data) to analyze historical and contemporary socioeconomic trends among American Jews.
  • Combine and compare datasets with different structures and variables to draw meaningful conclusions.
  • Conduct analyses on income, wealth, education, and employment trends.
  • Create visualizations (e.g., income trend graphs) and generate analyses to explore questions around upward and downward mobility.
  • Opportunity to co-author papers that emerge from this research.
Qualifications:
  • Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Economics, Sociology, or a related field.
  • Strong quantitative research skills, including familiarity with data cleaning, merging, and statistical analysis.
  • Proficiency in software such as R, Python, or Stata, for data analysis.
  • Experience working with large datasets and a creative approach to finding and utilizing data.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Interest in topics related to social class, inequality, and mobility (knowledge of American Jewish studies is a plus but not required)
Compensation and Opportunities:
  • $30/hour, with an estimated time commitment of 5-10 hours/week starting Jan 2025
  • Opportunity to co-author papers
  • Flexible schedule to accommodate academic commitments.
How to Apply: Please send your CV and a brief cover letter detailing your research experience and interest in this project to Ilana Horwitz an ihorwitz@tulane.edu Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.