Opening for a Research Assistant

 

I am looking for a research assistant who can collaborate with me on developing an agent- based model (ABM). The model involves interactions between millions of agents on a network. This opportunity is suited for someone who has a strong background in coding and is seeking to develop skills for a career in finance, banking, or economics. The project timeline is one year. The candidate will have to put in about 8 hours of work a week.

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​Skills Required

You should be proficient at coding in C++ and Python. 

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The Project

The project involves transforming the following Python Code into C++ Code

bitbucket.org/VipinVeetil/networkeconomy

 

Benefits

You will receive an honorarium of Rs. 10,000 per month. More importantly, this is an opportunity to learn computational economics and agent-based modeling. 

 

Location

You will need to collaborate with me on the project, with at least a two hour interaction per week at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode.

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Apply

To apply send me an email at vipin@iimk.ac.in with the subject line "ABM RA". Please attach your CV and a short note on why you would like to work on this project.