Eviction and Homelessness
FACULTY SUPERVISOR(S):
John Eric Humphries and Winnie van Dijk
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time research assistant position under the supervision of Professors Winnie van Dijk (Yale Dept. of Economics) and John Eric Humphries (Yale Dept. of Economics). Research Assistants will be engaged in all stages of the research process, including conceptual development, data collection, data analysis, and writing. Collaboration with other research assistants, graduate students, and faculty at Yale and other institutions will be an important component of the job.
This RA position would support a number of empirical research projects spanning fields including public, urban, and labor economics, using rich and novel datasets and frontier econometric techniques for program evaluation. Specific projects include, but are not limited to:
* Understanding the impact of legal aid programs
* Evaluation of homelessness and eviction prevention programs
* The effect of eviction on children in the short and long run
REQUISITE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, programming skills, the ability to work independently and solve problems, and a long-term interest in pursuing research in economics or an adjacent field. Candidates should also have strong communication skills and the ability to write clearly.
Background in economics is a plus but not required; candidates with strong technical skills who are interested in learning more about economics are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants typically have Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees with substantial coursework in economics, math, and/or computer science.