Research Assistant

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brookings Institution's Economic Studies Program is recruiting fall Research Assistants for two-year appointments, beginning in summer 2027 and ideally between June 1 and July 31, 2027.

Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree by summer 2027 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or Public Policy; or a social science degree with a minor in Economics, and must submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript.

Job description

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is conducting our fall Research Assistant recruitment, for positions starting in summer 2027. We are recruiting for approximately ten research assistants for two-year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and July 31, 2027. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree by summer 2027 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or Public Policy; or a bachelor’s degree in another social science field with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript. The application deadline is October 16, 2027.