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Professor Matthew Baron is seeking a full-time research assistant who is interested in working on research projects in the fields of banking, financial crises, and financial history. The research assistant will be employed by the National Bureau of Economic Research but will be based at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business in Washington, DC.A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the fields of economics, mathematics, computer science, or the physical sciences is preferred. The ideal candidate will have: (i) a strong quantitative background and excellent academic record; (ii) strong programing skills in Stata, R, and similar programming languages; (iii) familiarity with applied econometrics and empirical techniques in finance; (iv) a strong commitment to applying to PhD programs in the near future and to pursuing a career in academic research, (v) an interest in economic history or financial history, and (vi) at least one year of experience as a research assistant in economics or finance (not necessarily full-time), including having helped put together tables and figures for scientific manuscripts.The research assistant will be involved in all stages of research. Responsibilities will include―but are not limited to―digitizing and cleaning historical data, managing large datasets, conducting statistical analyses, creating tables and figures, and assisting with the preparation of manuscripts for publication. This position is ideal for a candidate looking to develop empirical research skills in preparation for applying to PhD programs in finance. The research assistant will interact on a daily basis with Professor Baron and his collaborators. The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment starting in Summer 2025. The exact start date is flexible. The candidate will be expected to relocate to the Washington, DC area and work in-person during normal business hours.TO APPLY: Please submit a single pdf document containing the following materials using this link:1.A cover letter describing: a.Your interest in the positionb.The start and end dates for which you would be able to fill this positionc.Your familiarity with programing languages (e.g., Stata, SAS, R, Matlab, Python)d.Your prior experience as a research assistant and/or with independent research projectse.Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 references. Please indicate which references you have worked for as a research assistant or who has supervised an independent research project. (letters are not required)2.A current CV, including: a.All relevant information on undergraduate and graduate degrees completed or will be completed before start date including: institution, degree, field of study, and GPA3.All relevant undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine)4.An original research paper or writing sample (if available) Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Short-listed applicants may be required to complete a technical exercise and will be called for an interview.The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process.