Research Assistant or Associate, Immigration Policy | Center for American Progress
American Progress has an immediate opening for a quantitative Research Assistant or Research Associate—title commensurate with experience—on the Immigration Policy team to provide research on the economic and fiscal impacts of immigration, demographic shifts and voting patterns, and labor-force trends. Quantitative and economic analysis is at the forefront of much of the research conducted by the Immigration Policy team at American Progress, and this position will play an integral role in designing and executing that work.
Reports to: Vice President of Immigration Policy
Department: Immigration Policy
Staff reporting to this position: None
Position classification: Exempt, full-time
Summary
American Progress has an immediate opening for a quantitative Research Assistant or Research Associate—title commensurate with experience—on the Immigration Policy team to provide research on the economic and fiscal impacts of immigration, demographic shifts and voting patterns, and labor-force trends. Quantitative and economic analysis is at the forefront of much of the research conducted by the Immigration Policy team at American Progress, and this position will play an integral role in designing and executing that work.
Responsibilities:
Support and conduct original research and analysis on academic and legislative issues. This will include conducting literature reviews; drafting talking points, columns, papers, charts, and tables; and proofreading, fact-checking, and editing documents.
Conduct original data analysis, including developing methodologies to study economic facets of immigration policy and preparing datasets for analysis by senior staff.
Maintain expertise in assigned areas of responsibility.
Administrative duties, including assisting in the coordination and planning of meetings, calls, and events.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and qualifications:
Advanced degree in economics or statistics or significant training in either discipline as part of an advanced degree.
At least two years of quantitative research and analysis for the Assistant position, three years for the Associate position. Note: Candidates without significant training and/or experience in quantitative analysis will not be considered regardless of other qualifications.
Strong quantitative research training and/or experience.
Thorough knowledge of Stata or SPSS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of labor economics and/or statistical research required; knowledge of immigration policy preferred.
Experience working with census microdata preferred.
Experience designing statistical research studies a plus.
Commitment to American Progress’ mission and goals required.
Nonprofit experience a plus.
American Progress provides a competitive compensation and benefits package.
American Progress is an equal opportunity employer; women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To apply
E-mail your Word resume and cover letter attachments to: jobs@americanprogress.org.
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