Immigration & Demography Research Associate

Pew Research Center; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

37.5-hour workweek

Health savings account

Flexible spending account

Telework flexibility

Job summary

Pew Research Center is seeking a Research Associate with expertise in U.S. demography and immigration to study the nation’s changing population.

You will analyze census, ACS, CPS, IPUMS data and Center surveys, communicate findings to journalists, policymakers, researchers and the public, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Associate Director of Race and Ethnicity Research, requiring strong project management and ability to distill complex results

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences; advanced degree preferred.
• Training or experience in demographic research related to U.S. immigration.
• Experience with major U.S. demographic data sources (census, ACS, CPS, IPUMS).
• Experience applying demographic methods to population change and migration.
• Proficiency with STATA, R, SAS or SPSS for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop research questions on U.S. demographics with focus on immigration and race/ethnicity.
• Analyze major datasets and interpret patterns for compelling stories.
• Write materials for reports, blogs, and presentations; distill for general audiences.
• Fact-check and ensure accuracy; manage multiple workstreams and timelines.
• Engage with external audiences and present findings as needed.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Editorial judgment

Project management

Collaboration

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Advanced degree in demography or related field

Tools

STATA

R

SAS

SPSS

Job description

Pew Research Center is seeking a Research Associate with expertise in U.S. demography and immigration to study the nation’s changing population.

You will analyze census, ACS, CPS, IPUMS data and Center surveys, communicate findings to journalists, policymakers, researchers and the public, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The role reports to the Associate Director of Race and Ethnicity Research, requiring strong project management and ability to distill complex results