Econometrician Job Description (part-time / remote)
The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) is seeking an experienced econometrician for an exciting 6 month project (to be done in coordination with Nasser Saidi & Associates) that will include analysis of large country data sets.
Required Skills:
Preferred candidates will have experience in:
- Constructing and compiling large cross-country, economic time series data;
- Undertaking regression analysis on panel data;
- Using factor analysis including dynamic factors analysis, principal components and Bayesian model averaging techniques;
- Constructing and conducting analysis on economic indexes.
Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record conducting econometric analysis on large data sets, working independently and in teams and delivering high quality results in a timely manner.
Flexible Timing: This position is open to researchers who work remotely or who are based inside OR outside the UAE.
Application Process: To apply please email the following to futuregov.research@mbrsg.ac.ae and copy economics@nassersaidi.com
- A detailed and updated CV that clearly indicates your experience and econometric analysis skills
- Two samples of your work
Please include the term “Econometrician Position” in the subject line of your email.
About The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG):
Based in Dubai, the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG), formerly the Dubai School of Government, is a premier research and teaching institution focusing on governance and public policy in the Arab world. The School aims to support public policy in the Arab World and the UAE, and empower leaders through research, teaching and training.
Research is the primary pillar of the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government. The MBRSG serves as both a public policy think tank and an educational institution, putting high-quality policy research at the heart of the School’s mandate, vision and activities. The School’s unique regional positioning drives its high commitment to leading the region in multidisciplinary research related to public policy and government.
The School’s dedicated policy research groups work within the following key tracks:
- Future Government and Innovation Policy
- Social Policy
- Education Policy
- Health Policy
- Sustainability Policy
- Public Leadership
More information on the MBRSG research tracks and output is available here: https://www.mbrsg.ae/home/research/research-at-the-school.aspx
About Nasser Saidi & Associates
Established in 2012, we provide economic advisory and business consultancy services to a diverse range of stakeholders in the Middle East and North Africa region ranging from the public sector and private sector, government related enterprises, banks and financial institutions as well as Central Banks and Regulators of the banking and financial system.
More information on our company, research and publications can be accessed on the website: https://nassersaidi.com
