Economist, Bachelors Level

Job Description
RTI's Public Health Economics Program has an opening for a bachelors level Economist. As an Economist, you will function as an integral part of a team providing analytic support to senior staff researchers conducting health economics and health services research. An Economist will conduct project tasks under the direction of more senior members while developing an in-depth understanding of critical health policy issues. Also you will become proficient with the various analytical tools used in health economics and health services research and consulting.

This positions can be located in Raleigh, NC or Atlanta GA.

Qualifications
BS/BA in Economics or related. with a minimum GPA of 3.5.
A demonstrated interest in the Health Economics field with a focus in health services and health policy research.
An extensive background quantitative research skills including statistics, and statistical programming packages such as SAS, STATA or SPSS
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

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