SPONSOR: XI CHEN, PHD, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF HEALTH POLICY AND ECONOMICS, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH POLICY AND MANAGEMENT, YALE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

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DESCRIPTION: Cognitive aging creates significant challenges to health and well-being of the fast-growing aging population in the world. Objective recognition of cognitive status over the aging process promotes improved decision-making regarding life planning, health care, financial matters, etc. This project aims to document patterns and trajectories of cognitive ability in old age, as well as its effects on well-being of older adults. We will use individual-level longitudinal surveys that cover 30 countries in Asia, Europe and North America. Through this project, the research assistants will engage in highly innovative and interdisciplinary teamwork. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Literature review, basic data analysis, contribute to manuscript preparation

IDEAL SKILLS: Coursework in basic econometrics/statistics; basic knowledge of STATA or other statistical packages; attention to detail; ability to work independently are required. Some experience using social survey data is preferred.

EXPERIENCE OUTCOMES: learn to form a research question, deploy appropriate methodology/tools to answer the question.

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES: The summer research interns will engage in highly innovative and interdisciplinary teamwork, receive training with regard to the project, and are invited for possible authorship on research work.

ANTICIPATED TIME REQUIREMENTS AND LOCATION: 240 hours over the summer months. Starting date and ending date are flexible. This position is in-person only.

IMPORTANT FUNDING NOTE: This position is marked “unpaid," but you may be eligible for possible funding from the OCS SEA or from a competitive fellowship.

START DATE: May 24, 2022