- Research Assistant: Economic Policy Studies - responsibilities include research support (data management, retrieval, and analysis); editing and contributing to scholarly papers; writing literature reviews and background reports and other duties. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in economics and public policy as well as experience with economic methodologies, acquiring data from official sources, analyzing large data sets, and knowledge of statistical programs—preferably STATA. A strong math/statistics background is required, and coursework in linear algebra, multi-variable calculus, and econometrics is strongly preferred.
- Research Assistant: Foreign and Defense Policy, Demographics and Political Economy - major responsibilities include conducting research and providing support on issues of demographics and international development. Other major topics are Asian economies and US-Asia economic relations. Assignments will include data generation and analysis (featuring population projections) and searching Chinese-language media for international investment and construction activity. This position requires outstanding research skills, particularly the strong ability to read Chinese and some experience with data analysis.
- Research Assistant: Domestic Policy - responsibilities include assisting with research, writing, and editing for studies, papers, articles, op-eds, and media appearances. Desired skills for this position include excellent organizational and writing skills and a demonstrated interest in social policy, demographic trends, American governmental institutions, and social mobility. Knowledge of current events, politics, and economic news is also important.
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