The Vernon Smith Experimental Economics Laboratory provides research opportunities and experiences for undergraduate Purdue students. The contribution of these research assistants is extremely valuable. We are always seeking motivated undergraduate volunteer students to assist with research in the experimental economics laboratory.
Research assistants are different from student subject participants, and they gain experience with a variety of research activities. They help run the experiments and recruit participants campus-wide. An interest in behavioral research is essential and previous experience is a plus but is not necessary.
These are volunteer positions and do not offer financial compensation. Research assistants are expected to commit 3 to 8 hours per week, with considerable variance across the semester.
Anyone interested in volunteering in the Vernon Smith Experimental Economics Laboratory can contact the lab director, Professor Tim Cason, at cason@purdue.edu.
Current Purdue University undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to apply for paid programming positions.
VSEEL seeks programmers who are interested in building websites that consist of simple interactive games. Students can work on particular projects that suit their skill set and availability. Most projects involve Python — VSEEL faculty use the Otree framework (similar to Django). All projects use Javascript (Jquery), CSS (Bootstrap), and HTML. On rare occasion PHP, SQL, and UNIX/Linux experience is useful.
This job gives students exposure on how social scientists employ experimental methodology for scientific discovery. These methodological skills can be used in a variety of business or scientific applications. For example, such experimental methodology can be used to test a particular business marketing plan, a specific theory in social psychology, or some facet of the rationality of investors.
The ideal candidate will be experienced with the above technologies. We seek someone who is highly motivated and able to solve problems independently. The preferred candidate will have an interest in experimental economics, human behavior, psychology, or adjacent fields, although this is not necessary.
Please summarize your interest (a short paragraph should suffice).
Then, in a list format, enumerate your experience with each of these technologies (you are not expected to have experience with them all):
Find the application here. Please include a resume or CV.
Questions? Contact Mary Schultz, executive assistant in the economics department, at schultm@purdue.edu.
May 2-3, 2024
The Daniels School of Business’ new Center for Behavioral Economics, Experiments and Public Policy invites PhD students, postdocs, and early career researchers to attend the center’s first workshop.
