Roger Pizarro Milian

Academica Group is recruiting a remote, part-time researcher for a project on how employment outcomes vary across post-secondary fields of study. The project title is “Skill, fields, or both? Explaining the field of study employment premium” , and the work is based in Canada with a fully remote arrangement. The role is especially relevant for candidates interested in Education , Economics , Sociology , and Statistics , with a strong emphasis on quantitative research, labour market outcomes, and postsecondary education. The successful applicant will analyze PIAAC data, conduct literature reviews, draft sections of a policy report, and contribute to knowledge mobilization outputs such as a policy brief, accessible article, or academic manuscript draft. This opportunity is ideal for an upper-year PhD student, recent PhD graduate, or postdoctoral fellow with strong skills in Stata , experience with complex survey data, and familiarity with regression analysis. Required methods include ordinary least squares and binary/multinomial logistic regression, plus clear and reproducible documentation. Preferred experience includes working with PIAAC, LISA, or similar large-scale survey datasets and research on employment, skills, and labour markets. The position is a contract role for approximately 15 hours per week for 24 weeks (April 2026 to October 2026). Compensation is $60/hour , inclusive of 4% vacation pay. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged. To apply, email a cover letter, academic CV, sample of sole-authored writing or analysis, a syntax file from a previous project, and contact information for two references to [email protected] with “Researcher” in the subject line.