Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center is engaged in rigorous research related to postsecondary costs and finance, accountability, value, and student success; and works to connect this work directly to the policymaking process. PEER also trains higher education researchers to more effectively engage with and impact state and federal policy.
Research Associate The
Research Associate
will engage in rapid-response analysis to inform timely state and federal policy development, as well as have the opportunity to engage in longer-term research. Candidates should have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field; at least three years of relevant work experience in federal and/or state higher education policy; and a successful track record of empirical analysis with demonstrated data skills. Familiarity with higher education and workforce data and research (including Stata and/or R), quantitative methods for policy analysis, and strong communication and writing skills are required. An understanding of key legislative and regulatory policy levers and applying academic research to policy problems are a plus.
Senior Research Associate The
Senior Research Associate
will conduct and help to manage long-term, publishable research projects for the Center, working with data such as state and federal administrative data. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field; relevant work experience in federal and/or state higher education policy; and a successful track record of empirical analysis with demonstrated data skills. Familiarity with higher education and workforce data and research, quantitative methods for policy analysis (including Stata and/or R), and strong communication and writing skills are required. Senior research associate candidates should have experience managing research projects and working on policy-relevant topics in higher education, labor economics, or related areas.
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Research Associate The
Research Associate
will engage in rapid-response analysis to inform timely state and federal policy development, as well as have the opportunity to engage in longer-term research. Candidates should have a master’s degree or Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field; at least three years of relevant work experience in federal and/or state higher education policy; and a successful track record of empirical analysis with demonstrated data skills. Familiarity with higher education and workforce data and research (including Stata and/or R), quantitative methods for policy analysis, and strong communication and writing skills are required. An understanding of key legislative and regulatory policy levers and applying academic research to policy problems are a plus.
Senior Research Associate The
Senior Research Associate
will conduct and help to manage long-term, publishable research projects for the Center, working with data such as state and federal administrative data. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, or a related field; relevant work experience in federal and/or state higher education policy; and a successful track record of empirical analysis with demonstrated data skills. Familiarity with higher education and workforce data and research, quantitative methods for policy analysis (including Stata and/or R), and strong communication and writing skills are required. Senior research associate candidates should have experience managing research projects and working on policy-relevant topics in higher education, labor economics, or related areas.
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