Position Summary

The American Economic Association Summer Program (AEASP), housed in the Department of Economics at Michigan State University, is seeking applicants for their Fellows’ Program for the period June 29 – July 28.  Fellows will work closely with leading faculty of the AEASP for a four-week period in July and are assigned to one of four courses (microeconomics, econometrics, mathematical methods, or research methods), to assist in course design and implementation, conduct recitation sessions, lead study groups, mentor students, and assist the Professor teaching the class in other course-related activities.

In addition to working alongside prominent faculty and researchers in economics during the Summer Program, fellows receive full room and board, reimbursement for travel to and from East Lansing, MI, access to MSU facilities, and a salary of $4,000 for the period of employment.  Fellows are also encouraged to participate in all AEASP program activities, such as the AEASP Seminar Series, the Fellows’ brown bag series, and excursions to western Michigan, Chicago and Detroit.

Applicants should provide a CV (including academic background and teaching experience), two names of possible references (including contact information), and a cover letter indicating their subjects/fields of interest and their experience with statistical software and programs, such as Stata and R, and scientific word processing programs, such as LaTeX.

Successful applicants (those offered a position) who are not U.S. citizens or Permanent Residents, and who have  F-1 visa status must obtain CPT permission by no later than April 1^st from his/her current University/College to be hired.  If an applicant has J-1 visa status, permission will need to be obtained from his/her J-1 sponsor by no later than April 1^st.

This is a residential program and Fellows are expected to be on site at MSU to work with students and faculty for the duration of his/her appointment.  All Students who are selected to become Fellows must provide a letter/email of support from his/her principal advisor or the director of his/her graduate program.   If offered a position, the successful applicant should request that his/her advisor or director of graduate studies send the letter by email to the Director of the AEA Summer Program, Dr. Lisa D. Cook, at lisacook@msu.edu with a copy to aeasp@msu.edu.

More information about the AEA Summer Program at MSU is available at www.econ.msu.edu\aeasp.  All application materials need to be received by DECEMBER 15^th. However, applications are evaluated and offers are extended on a rolling basis.

MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and the university and economics department actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Required Degree

Bachelors -Economics or a related field

Minimum Requirements

Ideal candidates are talented and dedicated PhD students in economics or a related field, who understand the importance of a broad representation of backgrounds and viewpoints in the profession, and want to contribute to the goals of the program.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with statistical software and programs, such as Stata and R, and scientific word processing programs, such as LaTeX.

Required Application Materials

Applicants should provide a CV (including academic background and teaching experience), two names of possible references (including contact information), and a cover letter indicating their subjects/fields of interest and their experience with statistical software and programs, such as Stata and R, and scientific word processing programs, such as LaTeX.

Special Instructions

For instructions on how to apply for this position, go to

 https://www.aeaweb.org/about-aea/committees/aeasp/job-posting

Review of Applications Begins On

12/17/2018

Department Statement

The mission of the Department of Economics at Michigan State University consists of three interrelated components:  providing the highest quality instruction to our undergraduate and graduate students, conducting leading-edge research in economics, and providing leadership and service to our professional communities.  As a unit in a major land-grant university, we are committed to excel in all three components of our mission.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.