Research Assistant in Housing and Urban Economics
ESCP Business School
Law, Economics, and Humanities
The ESCP Business School is seeking a research associate to support research in real estate and urban economics. The Research Associate will work closely with Professor Jaime Luque.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The job responsibilities include conducting statistical and econometric analyses, creating data visualizations, collecting and cleaning data for analysis, conducting background research, and proofreading and writing summaries and research reports. The Research Associate will support research on projects across a range of topics such as housing, real estate and urban economics.
A successful pre- research associate will work in this challenging position for 1 year, be passionate about social science research, and possess a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis. Professor Luque will provide supervision and mentorship on academic development.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficiency in at least one major statistical software such as R, Python (with Pandas), and Stata
- Coursework in either statistics, data analysis, or econometrics
- Eager to develop skills related to data, statistics, programming, and thinking like an economist
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline
- Previous experience as a research assistant or conducting independent research using statistical software such as R, Python, or Stata.
- Ability to analyze data and visualize data patterns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, and able to work independently to solve problems
SALARY & BENEFITS
This is a part-time position based in Madrid (but can be 100% online) with a start date of September 15, 2024.
Staff positions at the ESCP Institute of Real Estate Finance and Management are funded by external endowments and grants. Your position is subject to future termination if the funding sources tied to your position are discontinued and suitable replacement funding sources, as determined by the faculty directors, are not available.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit a complete application, please prepare a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and a resume, and submit these to Professor Jaime Luque: jluque@escp.eu.
*** Applicants requiring visa sponsorship WILL NOT be considered for this role.***
ESCP adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. The ESCP Business School values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. The ESCP Business School an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minority candidates, veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ESCP Institute of Real Estate Finance and Management
With programs offered in Madrid, Paris and London, arguably some of the most important, beautiful and dynamic real estate cities in Europe, the Institute offers innovative program studies, and serves as a unique and effective forum for fostering academic work in the fields of real estate technology, real estate development, real estate finance, real estate economics and real estate management.
IREFIM is committed to excellence in education through a creative and innovative curriculum. In addition to in-house training, the Institute offers first-class education programs, including the Master of Science in Real Estate,the Certificate in Real Estate Finance and Investments (CREFI), the “hotel real estate investments” track of the Master of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management (MHM-RE), the Real Estate track in the Master in Management (MIM-RE), and the Budapest Institute of Banking-ESCP Summer School in Real Estate. The world-renowned faculty and guest expert practitioners combine theory with real-world applicability to prepare students to become leaders in the industry.
IREFIM supports cutting-edge research on core areas as defined by the Institute’s Advisory Board. Our group of research fellows is comprised of internationally recognized thought leaders who are contributing to the world's understanding of innovations in real estate technology, securities market analysis, commercial real estate, affordable housing, mortgage debt and default, house price bubbles, urban economics, green sustainable real estate development, and more. Funding research opportunities and visiting scholar grants are available for projects that meet the highest standards of scholarship in the field of real estate.
Location of job: online/onsite optional
Degree required: Bachelors/Masters/PhD student (a PhD degree will be positively evaluated)
Job start date: 2023-06-01
Job duration: 1 year
Letters of reference required: Upon request