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<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt"><a href="http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/wl/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600284&lang=en"><span style="color:windowtext">Research Economist</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">Center for Global Trade Analysis<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center">West Lafayette, IN USA<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Description:</b> The <a href="https://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/about/center.asp">
<span style="color:windowtext">Center for Global Trade Analysis</span></a>, housed in the
<a href="https://ag.purdue.edu/agecon/Pages/default.aspx"><span style="color:windowtext">Department of Agricultural Economics</span></a> at
<a href="http://www.purdue.edu/"><span style="color:windowtext">Purdue University</span></a>, is the home of the
<a href="https://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/default.asp"><span style="color:windowtext">Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP)</span></a>, a global network of researchers and policy makers conducting quantitative analysis of international policy issues. The data
team member will contribute to the maintenance, development and documentation of the
<a href="https://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/databases/default.asp"><span style="color:windowtext">GTAP Data Base</span></a> and related data and software products through direct contribution and collaboration with external contributors; maintain an active research
agenda in an area of interest to the Center; and participate in GTAP outreach activities including communication with stakeholders and other experts and teaching in the GTAP short courses.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Qualifications:</b> <b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Required:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Master’s degree in economics, agricultural economics, operations research, industrial engineering, computer science, or a related discipline.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Three years of economic research experience, with an emphasis on economic modeling.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Experience should cover one or more of the following economic domains: input-output economics, energy economics, and/or the economics of trade and protection.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Some experience dealing with large data sets and constrained optimization or equivalent.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Demonstrated aptitude in quantitative economics. <o:p>
</o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Knowledge of mathematical programming, scripting languages such as Perl or Python, very high-level programming languages such as GEMPACK, GAMS, R, or MATLAB, use of software development tools such as build management tools, version
management tools, or shell scripting.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Excellent customer service skills and professionalism in dealing with external business partners, students, faculty and staff.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build working relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Strong organizational and time management skills with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Motivated individual with ability to efficiently multi task, work under pressure, handle frequent interruptions and meet deadlines.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Ability to identify and determine problems, analyze information and implement solutions.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Capable of taking initiative, assuming responsibility and handling confidential information with discretion.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.25in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-left:.25in"><b>Preferred:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Three years of economic research experience, in global economic analysis, with an emphasis on economic modeling.
<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>Experience dealing with large data sets in Input-Output tables.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Application: </b>To apply for this position, please visit:
<a href="http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600284&lang=en">
<span style="color:windowtext">http://purdue.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=1600284&lang=en</span></a>. Please apply by March 31; however, applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.<b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><b>Anticipated start date:</b> May 1, 2016<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNoSpacing"><i>Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. <o:p></o:p></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Ginger Batta<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">Ginger BATTA
</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">| Senior Program Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">Center for Global Trade Analysis<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">Department of Agricultural Economics, Purdue University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6">403 West State Street, KRAN #560, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2056 USA<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6"><a href="mailto:gbatta@purdue.edu"><span style="color:#A6A6A6">gbatta@purdue.edu</span></a> | Ph: +1-765-494-7048 | Fx: +1-765-496-1224<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6"><a href="http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu/"><span style="color:#A6A6A6">http://www.gtap.agecon.purdue.edu</span></a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#A6A6A6"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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