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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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Editorial Assistant
Job Description:
The Levy Economics Institute, an internationally recognized public policy research organization, invites applications for an editorial assistant. Responsibilities include preparing working papers for publication on the Institute’s website (copyediting, fact-checking, author liaison, and digital text revisions), cataloguing and maintaining an up-to-date list of the working paper series, and preparing print and online materials for an active schedule of workshops, seminars, and conferences. The job also entails a variety of clerical and administrative tasks such as composing correspondence, answering the telephone, and assisting with the set up and management of meetings and conferences.

The Levy Economics Institute is located on the campus of Bard College, 90 miles north of New York City, overlooking the Hudson River. We provide state-of-the-art computer networking, a dedicated library, and a supportive, collegial environment. For more information, please visit www.levyinstitute.org.

Requirements:
Candidates should have a keen interest in issues of public policy and possess the ability to handle multiple tasks in a frequently busy and demanding environment. The position requires strong copyediting, proofreading, and formatting skills in addition to polished communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, with excellent computer skills (facility in using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet research tools, is mandatory), and have a B.A. in English or journalism. A minimum of two years’ publishing or other relevant editorial work experience is preferred. Familiarity with the Chicago Manual of Style is a plus.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a letter of application, a resume, two writing samples, and the names of three references by e-mail to recruit@bard.edu, subject line: Editorial Assistant; or by mail to Human Resources—Editorial Assistant, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504. Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals who contribute to its diversity. AA/EOE

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Research Scholar – Strategic Analysis
Job Description:
The Levy Economics Institute of Bard College invites applications for a Research Scholar who will work directly with a team of senior economists developing and maintaining stock/flow models that track the US and world economies. Research will focus on the assessment of evolving economic situations, with stress on formulating strategic policy responses.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.

Requirements:
The successful candidate will have expertise in econometrics and macroeconomic analysis; knowledge of the flow of funds and NIPA accounts; and superb computer skills, including data and file management. A completed Ph.D. in economics is required.

To Apply:
Send a letter of interest, current CV, references, a detailed description of research activities, and sample papers to hr11021@bard.edu.

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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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