Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance
(CERF) is an independent research institute based at the Judge Institute
of Management in the University of Cambridge
(www.cerf.cam.ac.uk).
Applications are invited for a research assistant to work on a new policy
oriented research project on Strategic Scenarios for the World Economy
and Economic Policy Co-ordination in the Developing World.
As research assistant you are expected to work with data compilation and
analysis, and documentation and literature review regarding the world
economy. You will assist in writing of reports, preparation of presentations
and seminars, and the editing of project outputs. You will facilitate
the relationship with project partners and donors and help organise workshops
and seminars. Additionally, your duties will include responsibilities
for record keeping regarding the project and some general administration.
You should have a degree in Economics or Statistics and sufficient knowledge
and/or experience in using national accounting data and managing large
databases. Exposure to developing country macroeconomic issues would be
valuable. You should be self-reliant and meticulous in assembling data,
estimating statistical relationships, creating basic macro's and routines,
etc., using spreadsheet, statistical and database applications. You must
be familiar with handling electronic documents and presentations. Proficiency
in English is required. Experience in multiparty international projects
is of advantage.
This is a full time position. The appointment is in thefirst instance
for 1 year, but may be extended subject to funding. The salary will be
in the range £19 460 - £21 640pa.
Further information about the position and an application form may be
obtained from the
Administrator,
Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance,
JIM, Trumpington Street,
Cambridge CB2 1AG,
e-mail: admin@cerf.cam.ac.uk
phone +44 (0) 1223 764115.
A letter of application, a CV and 2 letters of recommendation should be
sent so as to reach CERF not later than 26 August
2005.
The University is committed to equality of opportunity.