JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
ETS
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: I2 -- Education and Research Institutions
Salary Range: 155,000-185,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Join ETS’s Research Institute and help shape the future of education and workforce policy. We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead innovative, high-impact research focused on education, workforce readiness, human capital development, AI and skills, and economic mobility.
You’ll conduct rigorous quantitative and policy research across K-12, postsecondary education, career pathways, and workforce development, using methods such as causal inference, longitudinal data analysis, predictive modeling, and large-scale assessment data. You’ll collaborate with policymakers, education agencies, school districts, foundations, and research organizations to translate evidence into actionable solutions.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in at least two advanced quantitative research areas, experience with R, Stata, or Python, and a strong record of scholarly and applied research. Experience partnering with policymakers and translating research for non-technical audiences is highly valued.
If you’re passionate about research that drives meaningful policy and expands opportunity, we invite you to apply here: https://etscareers.pereless.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=83080.viewjobdetail&CID=83080&JID=370170&BUID=3363#/jobDescription/370170/
Application Requirements:
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