Senior Research Assistant, The Hamilton Project

Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management fall conference.; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hamilton Project is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to help develop and execute a policy agenda and policy strategy as a member of the team. The role involves policy-relevant analysis, co-authoring research, data analysis, and presenting findings in visual and written form, supporting THP leadership and commissioned authors.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's in Economics or related field, with a Master’s degree preferred, and at least one year of relevant economics or policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• One year of relevant economics or policy research work experience required.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage overlapping deadlines.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an overall policy agenda and policy strategy as a THP team member.
• Perform original policy-relevant analysis and co-author research.
• Analyze data and present findings visually and in writing.
• Provide research support to the Director, Associate Director, and other THP authors.
• Assist with the production of Hamilton Project work.

Skills

Policy research

Data analysis

Academic writing

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Senior Research Assistant, The Hamilton Project

The Senior Research Assistant will help develop and execute an overall policy agenda and policy strategy as a member of The Hamilton Project team. This includes doing original policy-relevant analysis and co-authoring research, analyzing data and presenting findings visually and in writing, providing research support to the Director, Associate Director, and other THP-affiliated or commissioned authors on a wide range of topics in economic policy, and assisting with the production of Hamilton Project work.

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or a related field required. Master’s degree preferred. One year of relevant economics or policy research work experience required. Competence to undertake research assignments with right-sized supervision required. Must have strong organizational experience and ability and be able to keep track of overlapping calendars and deadlines. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

This position is best suited for those who have received an undergraduate degree in economics, data science, statistics, public policy, or other social sciences with a minor in economics. Preferred start date is between May 1 and July 1, 2027.

More information about being a research assistant in Economic Studies may be found here .

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants will be contacted within 4–6 weeks of submission (potentially earlier) if they have been selected for an interview.Please note: Applicants who meet our minimum application qualifications as outlined in the Job Description may be contacted to submit additional materials required by our hiring committee. Incomplete applications will not be considered.