Psychologist research assistant Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

General Description

The CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance is a good governance think-and-do tank. We are driven by the idea that data-informed approaches can measurably improve the way government and public institutions operate, equitably serve all constituents, and ultimately solve social policy problems. We also provide the knowledge and action needed to fuel those approaches. With the necessary research, policies, partnerships, and infrastructures, we help government and public institutions work more effectively, efficiently, and in the interest of all communities. We lead projects aimed at reforming the criminal justice system, measuring urban inequality, expanding the reach of social service providers, and more. Each project has a dedicated team of research and policy experts who collaborate closely with internal and external organizations. Our staff have the opportunity to work with colleagues and supervisors across projects and with different types of expertise. We are seeking new team members with enthusiasm to shape the future of state and local policy.

Our Goals for Diversity and Inclusion

We strive to foster an office environment and an approach to work that welcomes and respects different perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences. We are working towards our goal of recruiting and retaining staff and board members who are diverse in terms of race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, veteran status, socioeconomic status, disability, and justice system involvement.

Other Duties

CUNY ISLG is recruiting for two Research Assistants to work with its Operations team on economic forecasting projects including :

• Puerto Rico Budget Forecasting – ISLG, partnering with the Government of Puerto Rico , including the Office of Management and Budget, the Treasury Department, the Labor Department, the Planning Board, and the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, is reviewing, analyzing and cooperatively strengthening the forecast of the economy of Puerto Rico, and the revenues and expenditures of Puerto Rico on a multi-year basis, with quarterly updates, on both a cash and modified accrual basis to address a major requirements of the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act.
• CUNY Revenue Forecasting – ISLG, partnering with the CUNY Budget and Finance Office, is reviewing, analyzing and strengthening revenue forecasting for CUNY and the individual colleges to produce multi-year forecast to assist in budget decisions and assess long term risks and opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for PhD candidates looking for experience in applied economics, econometric modeling, and advanced time series forecasting with large datasets. The Research Assistants will work under senior economists with extensive government and academic forecasting and financial planning experience. They will assist with tasks related to the development of forecasts, including :

The engagement will run for twelve months, with the potential for additional employment. Research Assistants will have a hybrid work schedule and report to a Senior Operations Unit staff member.

Qualifications

Requirements

This is a part-time position in New York City paying $50 an hour and benefits, including :

Our staff also benefit from :