Research Associate/Senior Research Associate at Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs

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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.

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.

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.

Job Info:

• Company: Virginia Commonwealth University, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
• Position: Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
• Work Location: Washington
• Country: US

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