Researcher - Early Education Policy & Data Analytics

University of California-Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Researcher to initiate and lead research expanding family access to high-quality child care and pre-kindergarten in Los Angeles County. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, data synthesis, and dissemination to policy audiences.

The incumbent will design methodologies, manage large datasets, interpret findings, and contribute to grant proposals while mentoring staff and collaborating with partners across the

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent international degree.
• Three years or more of post-PhD research experience.
• PhD in economics, public policy, or a related social science field (preferred).
• Experience with large data sets and policy-relevant research (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead independent and collaborative research on expanding access to child care and pre-kindergarten in Los Angeles County.
• Design, implement, manage, and analyze large administrative and survey datasets to inform policy and practice.
• Disseminate findings through publications, technical reports, policy briefs and presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, graduate students, postdocs, and external partners; mentor researchers.

Education

PhD degree or equivalent international degree

Job description

The University of California, Berkeley seeks an Assistant/Associate Researcher to initiate and lead research expanding family access to high-quality child care and pre-kindergarten in Los Angeles County. The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, data synthesis, and dissemination to policy audiences.

The incumbent will design methodologies, manage large datasets, interpret findings, and contribute to grant proposals while mentoring staff and collaborating with partners across the