Mathematica Policy Research

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Mathematica Policy Research is seeking economists to conduct public policy research and analysis in the areas of education, health and health care, labor, family and social policy, obesity and nutrition, disability, early childhood development, health information technology, and international policy. Our mission is to improve public well-being through rigorous, objective research using state-of-the-art methods.

Researchers: Researchers collaborate with senior staff to design rigorous methods for evaluating programs and policies, conduct analyses, draft reports, present findings to policy and professional audiences, and publish in professional journals. Researchers should have strong analytic and quantitative skills and possess a Ph.D. in economics or a related social science field by summer 2016. They should also have a strong interest in working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, rigor, critical thinking, and staff development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience in policy research is a plus.

Senior Researchers: Senior researchers develop and design rigorous methods for evaluating programs and policies, direct research teams, conduct/oversee analyses, produce research reports, present findings to policy and professional audiences, and publish in professional journals. Senior researchers should have strong analytic skills and possess a Ph.D. in economics or related social science field, minimum five years of relevant professional experience, and an established research record. Senior researchers must be highly-motivated, self-directed individuals with strong interpersonal and management skills, who enjoy working in a collaborative environment that emphasizes quality, rigor, critical thinking, and staff development. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Mathematica, a nationally recognized, nonpartisan research organization, has offices in Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; and Chicago, IL. Mathematica offers competitive salary and benefits packages (http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance). We encourage and provide support for staff to engage in professional activities such as journal publications and conference participation. For additional information, please visit our website: www.mathematica-mpr.com.

To Apply For a Researcher Position:
A cover letter, CV, and writing sample or job market paper must be submitted at the time of application via our online application system. Mathematica will be conducting interviews at the AEA conference January 3-5, 2016. The deadline for applying to be considered for an interview at the AEA conference is December 1, 2015. Please note in your cover letter if you will be attending the AEA conference.

• Applicants interested primarily in human services research—education, labor, family and social policy, obesity and nutrition, and early childhood development—should submit an application at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/princeton,-nj/research/jobid8307246-human-services-researcher-jobs

• Applicants interested primarily in health research should submit an application at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/washington,-dc/research/jobid8308516-health-researcher-jobs

• Applicants interested primarily in international research should submit an application at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/princeton,-nj/research/jobid8410348-international-researcher-jobs

Additionally, three letters of recommendation should be submitted directly by your references to HumanResources@mathematica-mpr.com

To Apply For a Senior Researcher Position:
• Visit our website at http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/ and review our postings for Senior Researchers. All applications must be submitted on-line.

Questions may be addressed to HumanResources@mathematica-mpr.com

Mathematica is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. In keeping with our commitment, we strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply