BASIC FUNCTION

Research assistance; agent-based model design, programming and implementation, output presentation; topics vary, but include: public health (obesity, tobacco, infectious disease epidemiology), economics, behavioral/social sciences.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS required, economics or mathematics/statistics preferred. Masters degree or Postdoctoral candidates in a related field a plus. At least one year experience in a relevant research field and/or computational modeling required. Competence to undertake research assignments with little supervision.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Strong writing and research skills, proficiency with object-oriented programming (particularly Java), ability to work with empirical data and statistics, ability to condense academic articles on a wide variety of topics. Experience with agent-based computational modeling preferred.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

40% Programming Simulation and Statistical Assistance

• Interfaces with external research partners to obtain, process, and convert outside data into forms suitable for integration in agent-based models; assists with design of models
• Programs and tests agent-based models
• Sweeps model parameter spaces; analyzes agent-based model outputs
• Assists with manipulation and/or extension of agent-based models

30% Visualization and Reports

• Converts agent-based model outputs to viewable form for analyses and presentations
• Assists in drafting written reports and proposals for funders and external research partners describing completed or proposed model design, implementation, and results
• Works with the scholar to create PowerPoint presentations for use in summarizing research findings to outside audiences
• Assists in preparation and revision of manuscripts and proposals

20% Research Assistance

• Compiles, reads, and provides analytical reviews and summaries of diverse existing literatures from multiple fields of science pertinent to projects
• Maintains electronic bibliography files, organizes references for manuscripts/websites

10% Administrative Support

• Assists scholar with miscellaneous administrative tasks

Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for employment in this position. No phone calls please. Brookings welcomes resumes from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities.