Senior Research Analyst

Tech Jobs for Good; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at the Columbia University School of Social Work seeks a Senior Research Analyst to conduct research and data analysis using the Poverty Tracker, the Center's longitudinal study of poverty and well-being in New York City and the United States.

The successful candidate will lead project teams, manage research deliverables, supervise student research assistants, and contribute to original academic research, policy simulations, and joint reports with external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science field; Master’s degree preferred; four to six years of social science research experience.
• Strong computer, data analysis, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and data analysis using the Poverty Tracker, the Center's longitudinal study of poverty and well-being.
• Lead project teams, manage research deliverables, and supervise student research assistants.

Skills

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at the Columbia University School of Social Work focuses on poverty and social policy issues in New York City and the United States more broadly. The Center produces actionable research to advance our understanding of poverty and the role of social policy in reducing poverty and promoting economic security, opportunity, and well-being in New York City and the United States.

The Center on Poverty and Social Policy at the Columbia University School of Social Work focuses on poverty and social policy issues in New York City and the United States more broadly. The Center produces actionable research to advance our understanding of poverty and the role of social policy in reducing poverty and promoting economic security, opportunity, and well-being in New York City and the United States.

We are seeking a Senior Research Analyst to conduct research and data analysis using the Poverty Tracker - the Center's longitudinal study of poverty and well-being in New York City and across the Center's federal and state policy research portfolio, including original academic research, policy simulations, and joint reports with external partners. The Research Analyst will lead project teams, manage research deliverables, and supervise student research assistants.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science field, Master’s degree preferred, with four to six years of experience conducting social science research required.
• Strong computer, data analysis, and organizational skills are essential.

Salary range is $75,000 - $95,000

About The Center On Poverty And Social Policy

he Center on Poverty and Social Policy at Columbia University produces actionable research to advance our understanding of poverty and the role of social policy in reducing poverty and promoting economic security, opportunity, and well-being in New York City and the United States.

Our aim is to produce rigorous, relevant, and impactful research. We leverage the latest data and methodological tools to provide a comprehensive picture of poverty at the national and state level, and in our hometown of New York City. We use this information to analyze the impacts of tax and safety net policies and identify who is likely to gain or lose from specific policy changes. Our timely and accessible results help policymakers, grassroots networks, advocates, media, and the public understand the real impacts of policy decisions on the economic opportunity and security of individuals, families, and communities.