Research Associate

The Social Science Research Council is seeking a Research Associate with strong quantitative social science skills and experience to join the Measure of America team. The Research Associate will design and independently execute quantitative research that undergirds reports and interactive tools, and contribute qualitative research and project management. The role is ideal for a quantitative researcher who wants to own end-to-end work that directly shapes public-facing research products.

Requirements

• Lead quantitative research on well-being, human flourishing, and access to opportunity
• Own end-to-end analytic workstreams for high-visibility projects
• Develop and communicate quantitative insights through clear data visualizations, written summaries, presentations, and web-based outputs
• Acquire, compile, and clean datasets from diverse public and private sources
• Apply appropriate statistical methods to large datasets and document methodological choices and tradeoffs
• Build and maintain indicators/indices along with documentation, data-quality validation to ensure transparent, replicable outputs

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life, and gym reimbursement
• Annual tuition and/or student loan reimbursement
• Pension plan and tax savings programs
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Annual salary range: $80,000 - $90,000