Policy Research Associate: Low-Wage Work & Labor Policy

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 63,500 - 194,800; Full time

Job summary

The University of California-Berkeley seeks a Research & Policy Associate to engage in policy-relevant research on low-wage work, impacting working families and communities across California.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, significant professional experience, and strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The position requires independent work and collaboration with various stakeholders while providing technical assistance on labor standards.

This role is fully based in Berkeley, CA, with eligibility for up to 3 days of remote work weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent international degree required.
• At least two years of professional experience for Assistant Specialist.
• At least five years of professional experience for Associate Specialist.
• At least ten years of professional experience for Full Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Conduct academic and policy-related research relevant to low-wage workers.
• Employ statistical analyses using government datasets.
• Provide technical assistance on labor standards issues.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Qualitative research methods

Strong writing skills

Experience with labor market analysis

STATA and/or R programming skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree or equivalent

PhD or equivalent

Tools

Current Population Survey

American Community Survey

Job description

The University of California-Berkeley seeks a Research & Policy Associate to engage in policy-relevant research on low-wage work, impacting working families and communities across California.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, significant professional experience, and strong skills in both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The position requires independent work and collaboration with various stakeholders while providing technical assistance on labor standards.

This role is fully based in Berkeley, CA, with eligibility for up to 3 days of remote work weekly.