The Bureau of Labor Statistics is holding information sessions about the Student Monthly Labor Review (MLR) to introduce the program to undergraduate students. The Student MLR is a pilot program available under the MLR banner that is dedicated to publishing social science research by undergraduate students. The program provides an opportunity for students to refine their analytical abilities, receive comments from experienced professionals, develop their research conjectures for graduate study, gain professional experience, and produce new knowledge. Subjects that the Student MLR publishes include, but are not exclusive to, demographics, labor economics, prices, environment, community research, and social statistics.
The two information sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM ET and on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. Note that both events will present the same information. Registration is required and available online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bls-student-mlr-winter-information-sessions-2024-tickets-780789902617.
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The Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy in the Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is conducting a Research Assistant recruitment for two positions starting in summer 2024. Preferred start date is between June 1 and August 1, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!
Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/
Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree by summer 2024 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Stipend, Housing, Travel Expenses & Meal Plan- Deadline to Apply Wednesday, 1/3/24 by 9am
In special partnership with The Leadership Alliance, the University of Chicago will select up to three current UMBC undergraduates for an amazing research internship in economics. The program is designed for undergraduate students with strong quantitative and analytical backgrounds of ALL majors. This nine-week residential program exposes students to three program components: research, mentorship, and graduate school preparation.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, January 3, 2024 (by 9am)
PROGRAM COMPONENTS include:
Research Mentors: Students will be matched with a faculty/research mentor. Students can learn more about research opportunity offerings by looking at faculty research profiles. All students participating in the summer session will also be guided by advisers outside of the laboratory environment.
Activities: Students are expected to spend a minimum of 40 hours/week conducting research and working with faculty/research mentors. In addition, students will participate in several program activities that will allow them to interact with other members of the academic community and summer research programs at the University of Chicago:
Weekly Workshops/Panel Discussions: Workshops on how to navigate the academy, including topics like getting the mentoring you need, self-care and community, communicating your research, the graduate admissions process, preparing grad applications, fellowships and funding opportunities, and study abroad.
Library or Facility tours: Participants will be acquainted with the shared library, research, and laboratory facilities as it pertains to their research placement.
University of Chicago Research Symposium: Near the end of the nine-week summer session, participants will give oral presentations of their work to fellow participants, faculty mentors, and research associates in a symposium on campus.
The Leadership Alliance National Research Symposium: Participants will travel to attend the national meeting of the Leadership Alliance to present their work and to network with other SR-EIP participants from different institutions, faculty/research mentors, and Leadership Alliance members and directors.
Recreational Activities: Social activities organized to acquaint participants with life on the University of Chicago campus and in the city of Chicago at large.
Program Dates:
Monday, June 10, 2024 through Saturday, August 10, 2024 (9 weeks)
STIPEND AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT:
- Housing: Participants will be offered room and board in an air-conditioned student dormitory residence located in the center of campus near several amenities, including a new state-of-the-art athletic facility.
- Participating students are eligible for reimbursement of approved expenses associated with round-trip travel to the University of Chicago from the student’s home city.
- Stipend & Meals: Participants will be offered a $5,000 stipend plus a $550 meal plan. Participating students will be given a dining card for the purchase of meals at the University dining facilities.
The Sadie Collective is hosting another year of the Sadie Summit Experience.
We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and perspectives to help us grow and position our businesses for the future. To support our goals of having a dynamic, diverse team, we have partnered with the Sadie Collective and designed The Sadie Summit program, which is principally aimed at attracting sophomore students who self-identify as Black or African American and a woman, however, all sophomore students regardless of background who are interested in exploring job opportunities at JPMorgan Chase are welcome to register.
The Sadie Summit: Exploring Career Pathways program is a 3-month experience that seeks to provide talented and motivated underclassmen an insight into a financial profession through technical training, professional development, mentorship, and networking.
Throughout the program, you will enhance your comprehension of the Corporate & Investment Bank (CIB), its lines of business, the necessary skills, and our culture.
Registration deadline is Dec 3rd! Register here.
]]>The US Postal Service is recruiting for two new full-time entry-level positions in our unit that are meant for majors in economics. The positions are for Financial Analyst and Data Analyst. Both positions are a good fit for any economics major, though the Financial Analyst position is best for applicants more skilled in financial or economic theory, while Data Analyst is better for applicants on the data science side. Regardless, applicants can apply for both positions. The start date for these positions is March or July 2024, so they would be perfect for economics students graduating this Fall or in Spring 2024.
The postings for them are here:
The positions are part of our Emerging Professionals Program (EPP), which is a 2-year program meant for recent graduates of economics or finance programs. After the 2-year period, EPP employees are guaranteed a permanent position at the USPS.
This is a great position for economics students interested in a government career and who would like to stay in the DC-Baltimore area. The applications are due October 31.
Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. (joshua.m.link@usps.gov).
Joshua Link
Economist Associate
Advanced Strategic Research
US Postal Service Headquarters
475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Suite 2P014
Washington, DC 20260
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