Job Opportunities

Research Assistant - Economics

Published on:
Sept. 29, 2026
Application deadline:
Oct. 7, 2026
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School of Management and Social Sciences

It conducts teaching, research, outreach, and academic management activities in the fields of administration, business, economics, and social sciences. It brings together teaching, academic, and administrative staff who manage undergraduate programs, technical programs, graduate programs, and executive programmes programs related to these fields.

About the Proposal

The Academic Coordination Office for the Bachelor's Degree in Economics is seeking a research assistant for an internship.

The purpose of the position is to provide support for research activities.

The main tasks to be performed will be:
  • Search for, review, and organize the literature.
  • Working with databases.
  • Collaborate on the preparation of working papers and academic articles.

Requirements

  • Be a student in the Bachelor's Degree in Economics program and be currently enrolled in at least the course “Econometrics for Cross-Sectional Data,” preferably having already passed it.
  • Have an advanced level of English that enables you to read academic literature.

We value:
  • Be proficient in programming tools and statistical software (R, Python, or Stata).
  • Demonstrate an interest in academic research.
  • Work with attention to detail, independence, and the ability to work well with others.
  • Write clearly and communicate results effectively.

Type of contract

Sales Associate

Job Type

Assistant

Contract Term

At the end of the term

Work Schedule

20 hours of coordination

Format

Onsite

Availability

Part-time

To apply, send an email to: rrhhseleccion@ort.edu.uy

This selection process is governed by Law No. 19,691 and its implementing decree No. 73/019.