: Academic Research, Education, Business & Economics
Domain
: Econometrics, Statistics, Research & Publication Support
About the Role
We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented
Freelancer with expertise in Econometrics using R
who is also well-versed in
academic writing
. The ideal candidate will work with clients (including researchers and students) to conduct statistical analyses using R and support them in preparing high-quality academic documents such as
thesis chapters, research papers, technical reports, and journal articles
. This role requires strong analytical capability, domain knowledge, and writing clarity.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct
econometric analysis using R
for time-series, panel data, cross-sectional data.
Clean, organize, and preprocess datasets to prepare for analysis.
Interpret outputs and
translate statistical results into academic writing
.
Draft
methodology, results, and discussion sections
for thesis/papers.
Assist with
literature review integration, citations, and formatting
, model validation, and robustness checks.
Ensure that all work meets the
academic and publication quality standards
(APA, MLA, Harvard, etc.).
Provide support and revisions based on supervisor or reviewer feedback.
Collaborate effectively with students, faculty, or editors on shared documents.
, research articles, and dissertations.
Published academic work or previous writing samples in economics or data science is a plus.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of
R programming
, including:
Packages: plm, lmtest, forecast, ggplot2, dplyr, car, tseries, AER, sandwich
Regression (OLS, Logit, Probit), Time Series (ARIMA/VAR), Panel Data, Instrumental Variables, Difference-in-Difference (DiD)
Data management and visualization in R
Familiarity with
LaTeX, RMarkdown, or MS Word for formatting
Writing & Communication Skills
Excellent
English writing
skills with attention to grammar, structure, and logical flow.
Ability to write for
academic audiences
, following journal or university guidelines.
Competence in referencing styles (APA, Harvard, MLA, IEEE, Chicago).
Ability to
explain complex statistical concepts
clearly in writing.
Experience in
ghostwriting, mentoring, or consulting for research projects
.
Project Deliverables
Cleaned data and R script files
Statistical reports in Word, LaTeX, or PDF
Graphs, tables, and figures in publishable format
Academic sections such as:
Research Methodology
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Results & Discussion
Statistical Appendices
Engagement Terms
Freelance, Remote
Based on project milestones
Communication via Zoom/Email/Slack
Flexible working hours, with timely delivery commitment