We Are Hiring
Economist
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Economics or relevant fields with 2-3 years of demonstrated analytical skills and experience (candidates with Master degree in Economics and relevant fields are encouraged to apply).
- Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English (both writing and speaking).
- Good analytical knowledge and skills.
- Good academic and policy writing skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Delivering high quality output with minimal supervision.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/SPSS/E-views/Stata and other computation tools.
How to Apply?
Send your complete resume with a recent photo and a cover letter to EU-ERA through admin@euera.org with the subject “Economist”.
The successful applicants will be assigned to work hand-in-hand with our Senior Economists in selected research projects. The successful candidates also have the opportunity to enjoy career advancement through work-based study programs (master and Ph.D).
Call for application
Research Associate
Bridging the policies and academia
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Join us as a Research Associate to make a real impact.
As a research associate, you will be an integral part of our business and economic team, collaborating with esteemed economists and senior economists with different expertise. You will have the opportunity to lead and contribute to ground-breaking research initiatives, publish in esteemed journals, and engage in public forums.
What will you gain?
- Opportunity to work on diverse and high-profile projects, gaining exposure to various agencies and industries that will create a bridge between policies and academics.
- Access to professional development programs, workshops, and training opportunities to enhance research and consulting skills.
- Potential for career growth within the research centre, with opportunities to take on more significant roles and responsibilities as expertise and experience grow
- Platform to publish research findings in various forms, enhancing visibility and recognition within the policy and scientific communities.
What are the requirements?
- A master’s or Ph.D. degree in economics or a related field is often required, with coursework in microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and quantitative research methods.
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data collection, and statistical analysis.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret economic data, develop hypotheses, and draw meaningful conclusions from research findings
- A solid understanding of economic theories, concepts, and models relevant to the specific research focus, whether it’s microeconomics, macroeconomics, labor economics, international trade, finance, or another subfield.
- Experience with managing and cleaning large datasets, ensuring data accuracy and integrity, and conducting data-driven research.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex economic concepts, research results, and policy implications to both expert and non-expert audiences.
- Familiarity with specialized economic software for modeling, analysis, and simulations, such as SPSS, EViews, Stata, R, or Python or other relevant tools.
How to Apply?
Send your complete resume with a recent photo and a cover letter to EU-ERA through admin@euera.org with the subject “Research Associate”.
We Are Hiring
Research Assistant
We are looking for potential candidates to take up this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Economics and related fields (postgraduate students are encouraged to apply).
- Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English (both writing and speaking).
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good analytical knowledge and skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel with skills in using computational software such as EViews/SPSS/Stata/R is an added value.
How to Apply?
Send your complete resume with a recent photo and a cover letter to EU-ERA through admin@euera.org with the subject “Research Assistant”.
The successful applicants will be assigned to work hand-in-hand with our Senior Economists in selected research projects. The successful candidates also have the opportunity to enjoy career advancement through work-based study programs (master and Ph.D).
Internship Opportunities
Expand Your Opportunities
About our internship programs
EU-ERA offers a range of internships for undergraduate students from public and private higher learning institutions to experience real work environment in a state-of-art research institution and gain a competitive edge before graduating. Our internship program is structured as learning experience that combine in class theory with real world applications.
Throughout the internship periods, interns are expected to gain the following core skills:
- Enhancing and strengthening your applied economic and quantitative research skills.
- Getting the opportunity to work and network with national and international agencies dealing with labour marker planning.
- Getting the opportunity to increase employability with appropriate occupations after the internship.
Internship program offer
Economist
About the role
An internship program in economics provides aspiring professionals with practical exposure to economic theories and their real-world applications. Participants gain valuable hands-on experience through data analysis, research, and understanding economic policies, contributing to their skill development and future career prospects.
Ideal Candidates
Top candidates are preferably enrolled in economics and statistics and other programs such as social sciences and sustainability with at least 50% economic content. Candidates must have demonstrated experience providing analytical and technical support, including data retrieval and statistical analysis using statistical techniques and various statistical software packages, such as MS Office Excel, EViews, GAMS, SAS or STATA, to retrieve, manipulate, and analyze large data sets.
Business Admin/Marketing
About the role
An internship program in business administration and marketing offers participants the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world business scenarios, honing skills in business admin, marketing and strategic planning. Through hands-on experiences, interns gain insights into an organization of business entity and effective marketing strategies, preparing them for roles in diverse business environments.
Ideal Candidates
The ideal candidate for an internship in business administration and marketing should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, allowing for effective collaboration within teams and clear articulation of ideas. They should demonstrate a keen analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret market trends and consumer behavior while being proficient in data analysis tools.
Moreover, proficiency in digital marketing platforms, social media management, and basic knowledge of marketing strategies is highly desirable. Additionally, having a foundational understanding of business concepts and a willingness to learn and adapt to various tasks are valuable traits for success in this role.
Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is often considered a fundamental requirement for an internship in business administration and marketing. Moreover, competence in digital tools like Google Analytics, SEO software and social media management platforms can significantly enhance the candidate’s ability to understand and contribute effectively to marketing strategies.
Allowances
During the internship period, successful candidates will receive monthly allowances (a minimum of RM500), and the rates will depend on their skills, experiences, and the tasks assigned by the center. We provide a progressive allowance structure that increases based on performance, subject to regular evaluations.
Application Requirements
Please send a cover letter/letter of intent, curriculum vitae/resume, and letter of recommendation from the higher learning institution combined in a single PDF file. Please send the application to the office of EU-ERA through admin@euera.org with the subject “EU-ERA Internship – [Name of applicant]”.