Jurney Lajos
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Curious and accomplished Master’s graduate with a strong foundation in economics, econometrics, and quantitative research. Skilled in advanced data analysis, statistical modeling, and visualization using R, Python, and GIS tools. Experienced in applied research on labor markets and economic policy, focusing on insights from large datasets. Passionate about leveraging data-driven approaches to solve complex economic and development challenges.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Built and analyzed datasets to conduct econometric analysis of California’s construction labor market, in collaboration with the Nor Cal Carpenters Union.
- Applied advanced methods in labor share and markdown estimation to measure market power and wage dynamics across construction sectors.
- Leveraged statistical software to map geographic wage patterns and generate valuable insights.
Research Assistant/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of San Francisco
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Provide qualitative and quantitative development economic research
- Participate actively in regular meetings to maintain open communication with project leads
- Utilize statistical software for data analysis, generating accurate insights into complex datasets
- Assist professors by marking, holding office hours and teaching economic concepts to undergraduate and graduate students
Field Researcher
University of San Francisco
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Partnered with the Institute of Philippine Culture to improve quality of life of disadvantaged groups
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design comprehensive research plans addressing key development questions and objectives
- Conducted in-depth field studies by directly observing participants and utilizing various sampling methods to gather accurate data
Education
Master of Science - International And Development Economics
University of San Francisco
San Francisco, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Economics
University of Western Ontario
London, ON06.2022
Skills
- Field Research
- R, Python, ArcGIS, Google Earth Engine, Qualtrics
- Microsoft Office
- Causal Inference
- Data collection and analysis
Volunteer Work
- Volunteered from 2021-2023 with STICH Supper Club (Stronger Together Ingersoll Community Harvest) to help tackle the issue of food security in Ingersoll, ON
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Served hot meals to 40-150 recipients each week with the help of donations from community members
Timeline
Research Analyst
University of San Francisco
06.2025 - Current
Research Assistant/Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of San Francisco
08.2024 - 05.2025
Field Researcher
University of San Francisco
05.2024 - 07.2024
Master of Science - International And Development Economics
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Specialization in Economics
University of Western Ontario
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