CEMFI invites applications for one research assistant position to work in the project “Intergenerational mobility and cultural norms: implications for gender and labor market inequality.” The position will be financed by the Spanish Ministry of Science and Universities research project entitled “Income Dynamics, Employment Dynamics, Fertility Decisions, and Cultural Norms: Implications for Gender Inequality and the Labor Market” (MCIU PID2024-158202NB-I00), and by the Grant entitled “Economic and Social Effects of Climate and Energy Policies (PHS-2024/PH-HUM-126 CLIMAD-CM) funded by Comunidad de Madrid, whose Principal Investigators are Associate Professor Tom Zohar and Assistant Professor Giulia Buccione.

Research Assistant Tasks:
• Reduced-form data work
• Analysis of administrative data
• Conduct literature reviews.
• Assist the PIs in other aspects of the project.

Desired Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor or Master degree in economics or related fields.
• Strong quantitative skills
• Knowledge of R and Stata.
• Excellent management and organizational skills.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail-oriented.
• Flexible, self-motivating, independent, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in English. Knowledge of Spanish is not required.
• Strong interest in academic research.
• Previous experience as a research assistant will be valued.
• Able to legally work in the European Union

Job conditions:
• Full-time position.
• The job will be based at CEMFI facilities in Madrid.
• Salary: Between 20,000 and 25000€/year gross remuneration.
• Duration: One year from 1 September 2026, with the possibility of a 6- or 12-month extension.

CEMFI is one of the leading Graduate Schools in Europe. We offer highly selective Master and PhD programs in Economics and Finance. All our research and teaching activities are done in English. Our faculty conduct research subject to the highest international standards.
CEMFI recognizes the positive value of diversity and particularly encourages applications from women and candidates with underrepresented demographics regarding disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics.
Candidates should apply via https://www.cemfi.es/forms-cemfi/jobmarket/jobmarket_offers.asp by 31 May 2026, but the search will not be restricted to such candidates.

If you need any further information, you can contact jobs@cemfi.es.

Application procedure
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Submission materials required
• Cover letter describing interest in the position and future career plans.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Contact details of two recommenders (recommendations will only be solicited for finalists).
• Transcript from Bachelor’s and Master’s (if applicable).
• Writing sample (undergraduate or Master’s thesis) (optional).