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Employment at The Levy Institute

The Levy Economics Institute is located on the campus of Bard College, 90 miles north of New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. The Institute provides state-of-the-art computer networking, a dedicated library, and a supportive collegial environment.

We have the following job opening(s):

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Research Scholar – The Distribution of Income and Wealth
Job Description:
The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College invites applications for a Research Scholar in the program on the distribution of income and wealth. The scholar will collaborate with a team of economists on a variety of projects, including: updating and extending the Levy Institute Measure of Economic Well-Being and developing analyses of well-being using the measure and its components; applying the Levy Institute Measure of Time and Income Poverty to new countries; and developing a comprehensive inequality-impact evaluation tool and applying it to climate policy scenarios. The scholar will be expected to perform micro-simulations and possibly input-output simulations.

Requirements:
A completed Ph.D. is required. In addition, the successful candidate will have a research agenda compatible with the distribution of income and wealth program, solid quantitative skills (including familiarity with analyzing microdata using SAS or Stata), and strong interest in policy issues. Proven ability to work with micro data is a must.

To Apply:
Please send a letter of interest, current CV, references, and sample papers by e-mail only to hr12012@bard.edu). The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. AA/EOE.

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Editor
Job Description:
The Levy Economics Institute invites applications for the position of Editor. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Senior Editor to publicize the Institute’s research on current and developing economic problems relevant to public policy. The Editor will have primary responsibility for the Summary and the Levy News, which report on the Institute’s latest research, with synopses of new publications, special features on continuing research projects, and overviews of Levy Institute events; and will assist with the preparation and editing of Institute policy publications and conference proceedings as needed.

The Institute conducts research and economic projections and offers viable policy options to an international audience through research papers, conferences, and workshops. Among many other policy issues, its research includes: the structure and regulation of financial institutions, markets, and instruments to reduce economic instability; fiscal, monetary, trade, and employment macropolicy; the distribution of income, wealth, and well-being; and gender economics.

Requirements:
An advanced degree in economics or public policy is required, and experience as an economics and/or public policy writer is preferred. We are seeking an individual who possesses excellent writing skills, has the ability to operate across multiple issue areas in economic theory and public policy, and can package these research ideas appropriately and communicate them facilely to a broad range of audiences.

To Apply:
Send a letter of application, CV, writing samples (minimum of two pages each), and the names of three references by e-mail only to hr12042@bard.edu, subject line: Levy Editor. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. AA/EOE.

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