The Pew Charitable Trusts · 2 months ago
Research Associate, Economist, Social & Demographic Trends
Washington, DC (Pew Research Center)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $95K/yr
5+ years expPew Research Center’s Social Trends team studies how social and demographic change affects the way Americans view and experience work and family life. The research associate will focus on the role of AI in the workplace and contribute to research on key economic trends, assisting in research design, data analysis, and report writing.
CharityNon ProfitWildlife Conservation
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
B.A. required
5-9 years of research experience, with at least 3-5 years of specialized research and analysis experience expected
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
Experience in helping manage research projects, including working collaboratively with other researchers
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
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
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred; degree in the social sciences with a preference for economics or a related field
Interest and experience studying AI in the workplace is essential
Benefits
Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
A 37.5-hour workweek.
Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
Flexibility to telework a portion of each week, with an additional four telework “flex weeks” each year for most staff.
Company
The Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts works to improve the life of the public through its research, partnerships, technical assistance, and advocacy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
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