Peace Corps
Research Associate, Economist, Social & Demographic Trends
Peace Corps, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Research Associate, Economist, Social & Demographic Trends
Research Associate, Economist, Social & Demographic Trends
About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staff is made up of more than 180 smart, talented, mission‑driven people who care deeply about the work they do. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff. In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building – one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission.
Duties The research associate will be primarily focused on the role of AI in the workplace. The research associate will also contribute to research on key economic trends that are shaping American life and play a role in other aspects of research related to social and demographic change. This includes idea generation, assisting in the design and analysis of research and helping to write and review reports. The Research Associate is also responsible for helping to manage projects and field requests for information from the press, government officials, and other target audiences. This position requires substantial knowledge and skill in economics, statistics, data analysis, and project management. Familiarity with major government surveys and other key administrative data sources that touch on the labor market, income and wealth is essential. Some knowledge of public opinion surveys is a plus.
The Research Associate will work integrally within a broader research team to ensure that data management and coding are carried out without errors and that data analysis and reports meet the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. The Research Associate will also conduct background research, write research reports, produce charts and tables and fact‑check research products. This position works closely with other researchers on staff and reports to the Associate Director for Research.
This is a term-limited position expected to extend 3 years.
Primary Responsibilities Data Analysis and Research Design (40%)
Conduct advanced analyses of large, complex government surveys and other datasets
Help identify important timely research topics and develop research questions within the area of AI in the workplace and key economic trends for a general audience
Develop research designs that are appropriate to project goals
Analyze and assess key findings
Prepare tables and charts
Stay abreast of research related to AI in the workplace and key economic trends that are shaping American life
Writing and Communication (30%)
Write research reports and blog posts that distill complex findings for a general audience
Respond to external and internal requests for information
Present research findings to external audiences, including media
Quality Control (20%)
Present research findings to external audiences, including media
Project Planning and Management (10%)
Map out project plans
Allocate resources and staff time to best meet project objectives
Set and adhere to deadlines and deliverables
Keep colleagues and senior staff informed
Qualifications Education/Training/Experience
B.A. required, advanced degree preferred; degree in the social sciences with a preference for economics or a related field. 5-9 years of research experience, with at least 3-5 years of specialized research and analysis experience expected. Often includes significant graduate training at the Ph.D. level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. Candidates with significantly more experience will be considered at the Senior Researcher level.
Proven experience in undertaking research involving demographic and economic data analysis, including using SPSS, Stata, R, or other statistical software
Familiarity and experience with a range of statistical techniques, including multiple regression analysis and synthetic cohort analysis
Training or experience in studying economic trends that are shaping American life. Interest and experience studying AI in the workplace is essential.
Experience in helping manage research projects, including working collaboratively with other researchers
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Strong quantitative skills, including extensive experience with SPSS, R, Stata or other statistical tools
Facility using syntax commands to carefully document analysis using log files
Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
Experience in helping manage research projects, including working collaboratively with other researchers
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams and outside organizations
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in data management, fact checking and research
Application instructions When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use [PDF] . The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the legitimacy of every position posted to the jobs board and we ask everyone to use caution when contacting and/or sharing information with any organization while seeking employment. If you believe an announcement has violated the Peace Corps Terms of Use, please contact [emailprotected] .
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About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a great place to work, learn and grow. Our culture is open, collegial, collaborative, supportive and down-to-earth. Our staff is made up of more than 180 smart, talented, mission‑driven people who care deeply about the work they do. We hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, including social science researchers, data scientists, survey methodologists, journalists, graphic artists, web developers, communications professionals, and administrative support and operations staff. In our work we value independence, objectivity, accuracy, rigor, humility, transparency, and innovation. An extension of these values is our vision of a positive, welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration, openness, accountability, and community building – one where everyone can thrive and contribute to the mission.
Duties The research associate will be primarily focused on the role of AI in the workplace. The research associate will also contribute to research on key economic trends that are shaping American life and play a role in other aspects of research related to social and demographic change. This includes idea generation, assisting in the design and analysis of research and helping to write and review reports. The Research Associate is also responsible for helping to manage projects and field requests for information from the press, government officials, and other target audiences. This position requires substantial knowledge and skill in economics, statistics, data analysis, and project management. Familiarity with major government surveys and other key administrative data sources that touch on the labor market, income and wealth is essential. Some knowledge of public opinion surveys is a plus.
The Research Associate will work integrally within a broader research team to ensure that data management and coding are carried out without errors and that data analysis and reports meet the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. The Research Associate will also conduct background research, write research reports, produce charts and tables and fact‑check research products. This position works closely with other researchers on staff and reports to the Associate Director for Research.
This is a term-limited position expected to extend 3 years.
Primary Responsibilities Data Analysis and Research Design (40%)
Conduct advanced analyses of large, complex government surveys and other datasets
Help identify important timely research topics and develop research questions within the area of AI in the workplace and key economic trends for a general audience
Develop research designs that are appropriate to project goals
Analyze and assess key findings
Prepare tables and charts
Stay abreast of research related to AI in the workplace and key economic trends that are shaping American life
Writing and Communication (30%)
Write research reports and blog posts that distill complex findings for a general audience
Respond to external and internal requests for information
Present research findings to external audiences, including media
Quality Control (20%)
Present research findings to external audiences, including media
Project Planning and Management (10%)
Map out project plans
Allocate resources and staff time to best meet project objectives
Set and adhere to deadlines and deliverables
Keep colleagues and senior staff informed
Qualifications Education/Training/Experience
B.A. required, advanced degree preferred; degree in the social sciences with a preference for economics or a related field. 5-9 years of research experience, with at least 3-5 years of specialized research and analysis experience expected. Often includes significant graduate training at the Ph.D. level or equivalent experience in an applied setting. Candidates with significantly more experience will be considered at the Senior Researcher level.
Proven experience in undertaking research involving demographic and economic data analysis, including using SPSS, Stata, R, or other statistical software
Familiarity and experience with a range of statistical techniques, including multiple regression analysis and synthetic cohort analysis
Training or experience in studying economic trends that are shaping American life. Interest and experience studying AI in the workplace is essential.
Experience in helping manage research projects, including working collaboratively with other researchers
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Strong quantitative skills, including extensive experience with SPSS, R, Stata or other statistical tools
Facility using syntax commands to carefully document analysis using log files
Editorial judgment and proven ability to communicate research results clearly and concisely in both verbal and written form
Attention to detail, including exacting standards to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
Experience in helping manage research projects, including working collaboratively with other researchers
Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with other team members, as well as with staff from other Pew Research Center teams and outside organizations
Ability to balance multiple projects and meet tight deadlines while ensuring accuracy in data management, fact checking and research
Application instructions When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Before responding to this announcement, please review the RPCV Career Link Terms of Use [PDF] . The Peace Corps is not able to confirm the legitimacy of every position posted to the jobs board and we ask everyone to use caution when contacting and/or sharing information with any organization while seeking employment. If you believe an announcement has violated the Peace Corps Terms of Use, please contact [emailprotected] .
Does this sound like the position for you?
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