- Economic and Public Policy Research
This is where you'll find information about starting your career at Motu as a research analyst or intern. On separate pages you will find information about job vacancies at Motu (including for visiting researchers) and our scholarships.
Applications for research analyst and intern positions are now closed. Applications for the 2019/20 year will open in January 2019.We look for outstanding students in economics, statistics, or a related field who will have completed an Honours or Masters’ degree by time they take up employment. Our RAs are people who want to get their hands dirty with every stage of the research process, working closely with a senior researcher with a PhD from a renowned university such as Harvard, Stanford, or the London School of Economics.
Strong candidates will have:
We offer a relaxed yet stimulating work environment where you will be challenged and your skills as a researcher extended. Our past RAs have gone on to high level public sector positions and to PhD-level study at top international universities. More information on how to apply is here.
Motu also offers different types of internships to excellent students who are interested in further study and research:
Our internships are for researchers starting their careers to work with high calibre research and policy experts. All domestic interns at Motu receive a stipend. More information on summer internships, including how to apply, is here.
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