Research Scholar

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Position Summary:

The Baker Institute is seeking a research scholar to develop a research agenda examining Mexico’s economy, including economic trends and impacts on U.S.-Mexico relations as well as other emerging issues pertaining to trade and economic integration between the two nations. Under the supervision of the director of the institute's Center for the United States and Mexico, the research agenda of the research scholar will also include an examination of the economic impact of Mexicans residing in the U.S. (and the larger immigrant community) on the U.S. economy; as well as issues such as remittances and their impact on the Mexican economy.

Founded in 1993, the Baker Institute for Public Policy has established itself as one of the premier nonpartisan public policy think tanks in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, Rice faculty scholars and staff. The Institute collaborates with experts from academia, government, the media, business, and nongovernmental and private organizations.

This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime. 

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, International Affairs, or a related field
• Two (2) years of experience as a research assistant or research fellow focused on United States and Mexican policy issues.
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must include experience in the following: 
  • Researching, preparing and presenting reports focused on economic issues across the United States and Mexico.
  • Proposing projects to obtain grant funding and developing relationships for non-grant funding of university or institute projects.
  • Economic forecasting and modeling.

Essential Functions:

• Develop a research agenda focused on the economic impact of issues affecting US-Mexico relations.
• Translate research results into timely and relevant public policy recommendations for dissemination to the government, academia, and private sector audiences as well as the general public.
• Write and publish white papers, conference reports, opinion articles, blogs, and policy briefs.
• Facilitate collaboration between the Baker Institute and local, national, and international organizations and experts.
• Provide guidance to a team of fellow researchers and program support staff.
• Communicate and promote the work of the Baker Institute to the public through media appearances, public testimony, social media, and other speaking engagements.

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