Research Associate, WIC & Food Policy (Hybrid)

National Academy of Sciences; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transportation subsidies

Education assistance

Job summary

The National Academies is seeking a Research Associate to support the WIC program study and related Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture projects in a hybrid Washington, DC setting. You will conduct literature reviews, manage data, prepare background materials, and assist with meeting logistics and committee activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of research methodologies, literature review techniques, and information analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex information, synthesize findings, and communicate results clearly.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and sound judgment in solving a variety of research and program-related challenges.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard research, database, and information management tools.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and analysis to support the WIC and other projects.
• Identifies, evaluates, and synthesizes information from scientific literature, data sources, and other relevant materials.
• Develops research methodologies and prepares project outlines.
• Summarizes findings for reports, fact sheets, presentations, and other project deliverables.
• Verifies references and validates factual content in reports and supporting materials.
• Performs targeted literature searches and manages systematic literature searches and reference libraries.
• As appropriate, may conduct basic statistical analyses.
• Works closely with senior staff, sponsors, and external stakeholders to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Prepares agendas, briefing materials, meeting summaries, and other technical documents; coordinates meeting logistics and speaker communications.
• Documents key discussions and action items; assists with meeting proceedings and deliverables.
• Maintains National Academies' project databases, public access files, and project records.
• Supports compliance with policies including FACA and GBPAC processes.
• Drafts, edits, and summarizes technical materials, reports, and background papers.
• Prepares tables and summaries from literature for committee review.
• Reviews and edits materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Incorporates feedback and revises documents for high-quality publications.
• Maintains bibliographic, analytical, and reference databases.
• Documents methodologies, analyses, data sources, and supporting materials.
• Develops and maintains files related to project analyses and research activities.
• Prepares and formats databases to support data collection and reporting.
• Responds to inquiries from sponsors, communities, stakeholders, and the public.
• Supports outreach to raise awareness of studies and activities.
• Develops relationships with professional organizations and subject matter experts.

Skills

Research methodologies

Literature review

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organization & time management

Confidentiality & discretion

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

The National Academies is seeking a Research Associate to support the WIC program study and related Food, Nutrition, and Agriculture projects in a hybrid Washington, DC setting. You will conduct literature reviews, manage data, prepare background materials, and assist with meeting logistics and committee activities.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, strong research skills, and the ability to communicate findings clearly.