Notice:

Research Assistant Position at KDI School of Public Policy and Management

I am looking for a Ph.D. candidate in Economics, Business, Sociology or other related areas to work as my research assistant for this year. The main task is to collect and analyze micro-level and macro-level data related with happiness/life satisfaction/subjective well-being. It could either be part-time (at least 20 hours per week) or full-time (40 hours per week). You could work at home, and there will be a regular meeting with me every week. You are expected to start to work from early March.

Requirements:

1) Having experience of working with large data sets

2) Proficient in using one of Stata, SAS, and SPSS to conduct econometric analysis

3) Fluent in English or Chinese

4) Interested in the studies of happiness/subjective well-being/positive psychology

Salary: 8,000 KRW/H

If you are interested in this position please send your application to Prof. Shun Wang at swang@kdischool.ac.kr by February 22, 2013. Applications should consist of a cover letter outlining your suitability for the position in respect of the tasks and requirements outlined above, together with a CV. The subject headline of your e-mail should read: RA Application + you name + the name of your institution.

Interviews will be held after the deadline of application.

Thanks a lot for your interest!