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Pew Research Center · 23 hours ago

Research Associate, Economist, Social & Demographic Trends

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$95K/yr - $95K/yr

5+ years exp

Pew Research Center is a prominent organization that studies social and demographic change. The Research Associate will focus on the role of AI in the workplace and contribute to research on key economic trends affecting American life, while managing projects and ensuring high standards of data analysis and reporting.

AnalyticsConsumer ResearchSocial MediaSocial News

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Data AnalysisEconomicsStatistical SoftwareProject ManagementPublic Opinion SurveysCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailCollaborative Work

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

Interest and experience studying AI in the workplace is essential

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

Some knowledge of public opinion surveys is a plus

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

Pew Research Center

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Pew Research Center is an American research firm that conducts research related to social issues, demographics, social trends, and more.

Founded in 2004

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

51-200 employees

http://pewresearch.org

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