Now accepting applications.
We’re recruiting motivated Research Assistants to support projects at the intersection of banking, financial regulation, and FinTech (data collection/cleaning, literature reviews, building datasets on startups/investors, basic empirical analysis, and slide/report prep).
What you’ll do
Collect, clean, and document data (Python/R/Stata/Excel).
Review and summarize academic and industry research.
Track FinTech firms, funding rounds, and regulatory developments.
Prepare figures, tables, and concise memos/presentations.
Ideal qualifications
Strong analytical/writing skills; detail-oriented and reliable.
Comfort with spreadsheets; bonus for Python/R/Stata/SQL.
Finance/ Econ/ Data Science background preferred (not required).
Able to commit ~8–12 hours/week.
How to apply (by email)
Send the following to panja@tcnj.edu with subject line “RA Application – [Your Name]”:
Resume/CV
Cover letter (1 page: relevant skills, availability, and why you’re interested)
Unofficial transcript
Notes
Positions may be remote or on-campus depending on project needs.
Start date: ASAP; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Compensation/credit options discussed during interviews.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are an equal opportunity workplace.