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Research Assistant Position In Macroeconomics Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance (CERF) is an independent research institute based at the Judge Institute of Management in the University of Cambridge (www.cerf.cam.ac.uk). Applications are invited for a research assistant to work on a new policy oriented research project on Strategic Scenarios for the World Economy and Economic Policy Co-ordination in the Developing World. As research assistant you are expected to work with data compilation and analysis, and documentation and literature review regarding the world economy. You will assist in writing of reports, preparation of presentations and seminars, and the editing of project outputs. You will facilitate the relationship with project partners and donors and help organise workshops and seminars. Additionally, your duties will include responsibilities for record keeping regarding the project and some general administration. You should have a degree in Economics or Statistics and sufficient knowledge and/or experience in using national accounting data and managing large databases. Exposure to developing country macroeconomic issues would be valuable. You should be self-reliant and meticulous in assembling data, estimating statistical relationships, creating basic macro's and routines, etc., using spreadsheet, statistical and database applications. You must be familiar with handling electronic documents and presentations. Proficiency in English is required. Experience in multiparty international projects is of advantage. This is a full time position. The appointment is in the first instance for 1 year, but may be extended subject to funding. The salary will be in the range £19 460 - £21 640pa. Further information about the position and an application form may be obtained from the Administrator, Cambridge Endowment for Research in Finance, JIM, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1AG, e-mail: [log in to unmask], phone +44 (0) 1223 764115. A letter of application, a CV and 2 letters of recommendation should be sent so as to reach CERF not later than26 August 2005. The University is committed to equality of opportunity. =============