Research Associate (Behavioral Economics)
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23 hours ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The NTU Centre in Computational Technologies for Finance (CCTF) is a newly created Pan-University Centre co-managed by the College of Engineering (CoE) and Nanyang Business School (NBS) to coordinate and support the Universitys Blockchain initiatives activities and programmes.
The Research Associate will be part of the NTUs Experimental Economics group in the Economics Programme at the School of Social Sciences. The team focuses on lab experiments simulating behavioral games and asset market experiments to study strategic behavior prosocial preferences asset bubbles and the impact of AI on human behavior. Using quantitative methods econometrics and statistics.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing research projects with a team of faculty and students at NTU from conceptualization to publication.
Conducting research on topics related to experimental finance and asset markets.
Programming experiments with z-tree Python and o-Tree.
Experience in running computerized laboratory economic experiments.
Performing research duties (e.g. IRB protocol submitting reimbursement requests database management data entry and data coding)
Assisting with organizing and implementing lab economics and behavioral experiments.
Preparing the logistics for lab and field economics and behavioral experiments.
Compiling processing and analyzing data from the experiments using statistics and econometrics software STATA and (or) R.
Engaging in academic activities (proofreading preparing reports grants and present findings).
The research associate is expected for write one paper independently and completes one to two working papers with the PI.
The research associate should also provide support to the operation of the project and help organize group meeting and conferences when needed.
Job Requirements:
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a person that
preferably has completed a Msc in Economics or Master by Research in Economics behavioral and experimental economics in particular candidates applying for Ph.D. in Economics will also be considered
has demonstrated knowledge of experimental economics generally and the behavioral bias heterogenous agents model asset pricing and decision making in the financial market in particular
has demonstrated ability to conduct independent economic research and assume responsibility for the development and completion of research papers
has demonstrated ability to work as part of a research team and work with other members of staff to meet the aims and deadlines of a project
has a track record in research
has demonstrated knowledge of theoretical models in behavioral economics and finance
has strong skills in econometrics and quantitative methods
has strong software engineering experience including mastering key programming languages such as Python Matlab R and the software for experimental economics Ztree Otree.
We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Hiring Institution: NTURequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Nanyang Technological University is one of the top universities in Singapore offering undergraduate and postgraduate education in engineering, business, science, humanities, arts, social sciences, education and medicine.
