Hybrid Research Associate – Educational Freedom

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About the role

  • Research Associate conducting research and analysis on education issues at the Cato Institute. Collaborating with the Center for Educational Freedom team to produce policy analysis and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Support the research of the Center for Educational Freedom team.
  • Conduct general research and data analysis.
  • Help draft op-eds, reports, and other research products using original findings and peer-reviewed academic research.
  • Edit, fact-check, and/or review various research products.
  • Occasionally, co-author policy analyses, working papers, peer-reviewed academic papers, blog posts, and other empirical work.
  • Occasionally, support the administrative and organizational needs of the team.

Requirements

  • Degree in political science, economics, public policy, history, or sociology required.
  • Proficiency with Excel required, and experience with Stata/R desirable.
  • Evidence of good writing skills, with published blog posts, op-eds, or policy analyses preferred.
  • No prior work experience required.
  • An understanding of and commitment to Cato’s libertarian values.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer contribution to a Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Generous vacation and sick days
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer-provided life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) employer match
  • Transit/Parking benefits
  • Pet discount plan

Job title

Research Associate – Educational Freedom

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$52,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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