Research Assistant Position
Many of our Economics Majors have the opportunity to work directly with faculty on cutting-edge research projects. Research Assistants develop highly sought-after technical skills and gain hands-on experience tackling real-world economic problems.
We have approximately 20 students collaborating with faculty members across diverse research areas including macro, labor, health, financial, environmental and development economics. Positions are highly competitive and awarded based on existing skill sets and demonstrated interest.
You can apply here and learn more about what it means to be a Research Assistant here.
Contact Dr. Leah Lakdawala () if you have questions or want to learn more.
Tanvi Arora
Research Assistant
This fall Tanvi will once again be doing research with Dr. Aeimit Lakdawala. She has worked throughout her years at Wake with Professor Lakdawala on his research.
Zeke Bradley
Research Assistant
Zeke will be continuing his summer research with Dr. Brian Marein this Fall 2026.
Rocio Polanco Calderon
Research Assistant
Rocio will be doing research with Dr. Erik Nesson for the fall 2026 semester.
Sophia Damian
Research Assistant
Sophia will spend her fall 2026 semester in ECN 380 Economics Research with Dr. Alex Yu.
Anna Gambuzza
Research Assistant
Anna will be doing research with Dr. Andre Mouton this fall 2026 semester.
Adam Halstuch
Research Assistant
Adam will be doing research with Dr. John Dalton this fall 2026 semester.
Jack Herring
Research Assistant
Jack is enrolled in ECN 380 Economics Research with Dr. Gio Nikolaishvili this fall 2026.
Dev Parikh
Research Assistant
Dev with be doing research with Dr. Leah Lakdawala this fall 2026 semester.
Jimmy Ren
Research Assistant
Jimmy will continue to do research with Dr. Gio Nikolaishvili this fall 2026 semester.
Isabel Shuman
Research Assistant
Isabel will be working with Dr. Fred Chen this fall 2026 in ECN 380 Economic Research.
Cole Sidwell
Research Assistant
Cole will be working this fall 2026 semester with Dr. Joaquin Urrego.
Nick Straka
Research Assistant
Nick will be starting research this fall 2026 with Dr. Todd Mcfall.
Armaan Vohra
Research Assistant
Armaan will begin this fall in ECN 380 Economic Research working with Dr. Aeimit Lakdawala.