JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

August 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

The Urban Institute

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Education and Data Policy Center
Research Associate (Education and Data Policy)

JOE ID Number: 2019-02_111462953
Date Posted: 08/23/2019
Date Inactive: 01/31/2020
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Associate (Education and Data Policy)
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: I3 -- Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty
Keywords:
Education Policy, Education Data, social inequality, proposals, project management, statistical analysis
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Center on Education Data and Policy (EDP) of the Urban Institute uses hard data and rigorous resources to study policy issues regarding the education system’s potential to increase socioeconomic mobility and address growing inequality from prekindergarten through post secondary years. EDP is seeking an experienced education policy researcher to work collaboratively on a variety of quantitative research projects. Projects will include the conceptualization of study designs and methodologies, statistical analysis, and policy analysis. The center is particularly interested in candidates whose work spans multiple components of the educational system and/or examines the intersections between education and related policy areas such as criminal justice, housing, and health. The successful incumbent will have the academic and/or professional experience that is equivalent to a PhD. Other essential qualifications include: experience contributing to research design,a strong record of involvement in project management and the development of proposals for external funding, strong oral and written communication skills and the capacity for statistical analysis and a strong working knowledge of education systems and policies.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Please follow the following link to apply to our position:
https://urban.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Urban-Careers/job/The-Urban-Institute-DC/Research-Associate--Education-and-Data-Policy-_R-800642-1