Master of Science (M.S.) Assistantship
International Economic Development and Microfinance
Department of Consumer Science
Purdue University
Graduate Assistantship
One M.S. assistantship in international economic development will be available beginning August 2014 in the Department of Consumer Science at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN. This assistantship will support a student to work with Dr. Jonathan Bauchet to study microinsurance in developing countries and/or financial literacy among low-income populations in the United States. Support will be available for two years, including an assistantship of $13,300/year, a tuition waiver, and health insurance. The student should expect some reasonable teaching responsibilities. West Lafayette is located an hour north of Indianapolis, IN and two hours south of Chicago, IL, and has a low cost of living.
Minimum Requirements
• A bachelor’s degree
• GPA 3.2 or equivalent
• GRE 50% or better on Verbal and Quantitative, Analytical: 4.0
• Good communication and writing skills
• A strong interest in collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving
Preferred Qualifications
• An understanding of international economic development issues
• Basic statistical skills (e.g., descriptive, bivariate, and multivariate statistics)
• Familiarity or experience with randomized control trials and/or household surveys
Application Procedures
To apply, please first email the following as a single PDF attachment to Dr. Jonathan Bauchet: (1) a cover letter describing your research interest, academic and related work experience, and career goals; (2) a CV; (3) unofficial transcripts; (4) a copy of your GRE scores; and (5) contact information of three references. After the initial screening, the selected applicant will be asked to submit his/her official application to the Graduate School
(https://app.applyyourself.com/AYApplicantLogin/ApplicantConnectLogin.asp?id=purduegrad).
Review of applications will begin on January 15, 2014. Position will be open until filled. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Purdue University is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Contact Information
Jonathan Bauchet, Ph.D.
Department of Consumer Science
Purdue University
812 W. State Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: 765-494-4725
Email: jbauchet@purdue.edu
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