Thisis to notify that the Central Department of Economics, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, (CEDECON) Kathmandu in collaboration with Policy Research Institute (PRI), a policy research think tank of Government of Nepal, is undertaking a study titled ‘The economic impact of COVID-19 in Nepal’. The study aims at developing a Social Accounting Matrix of Nepal and analyzingthe possible impact of COVID-19 on growth and distribution using a Computable General Equilibrium Modelling approach.
In this regard, CEDECON is looking for threeResearch Assistants: two from MA and one fromM. Phil Program to support the study team. The RAs will serve for 10-15 effective working days spread over a month and a half. Aspecific Term of Reference (ToR) will be shared with the selected candidates later.
Eligibility:
- Current students of the Central Department of Economics pursuing their MA or M Phil (ongoing or thesis writing).
- Working proficiency overcommunication skills in English; reading and writing.
- Mathematical and data analysis skills preferable. Working experience with statistical software such as GAMS, STATA, R, and others are an added advantage.
Interested and eligible students are requested to submit their application toresearch@cedecontu.edu.np, cedecon.email@gmail.com with a cc to resham3@gmail.com no later than 27th August 2020 with following documents attached.
- A covering letter reflecting your interest to serve as a Research Assistant;
- One recent CV;
- A recent article/research work/seminar/conference paper that reflects your understanding of the research methods in economics.
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Prof. Dr. Sohan Kumar Karna
The Head of the Department