Research Analyst

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Location: US-DC-Washington
Job :
Type: Regular, Temporary Appointment
# of Openings: 1
Category: Research
Position: Resident Employee (Hybrid)

Join one of the most influential, most quoted and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. We bring together leading experts in government and academia from all over the world, rooted in open-minded inquiry and representing diverse points of view, who provide the highest quality research, policy recommendations, and analysis.

Research topics cover a full range of public policy issues in economics, foreign policy, development, governance and metropolitan policy. With fair and transparent business practices, clear communication, mutual respect, and a collaborative atmosphere that offers both professional and personal development opportunities, Brookings offers an inclusive and welcoming workplace that values the efforts of all contributors.

The Global Economy and Development program, one of the five research programs of Brookings, generates actionable insights and tools to address shared challenges and achieve a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous world for all. Housed within the Global program, the Workforce of the Future initiative (WoF) researches the growth and decline of industries and worker transitions at a local level to provide regional policymakers with practical tools and insights.

The initiative is seeking a research analyst to support in implementing new research and informing policy at the intersection of economic development, worker mobility, immigration, and urban growth in times of technological disruption.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of at least two days of remote work each week.

Please Note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement.

Reporting to the WoF Senior Fellow, the Research Analyst will add to a team conducting research and building data-driven solutions that help policymakers catalyze worker mobility and inclusive growth, drawing from a variety of fields. The ideal candidate will have excellent writing and project management skills as well as experience in data analytics, econometric techniques, applied research, and an interest in policymaker engagement.

WoF seeks candidates with demonstrated ability to analyze immigration data (For example: DHS/USCIS datasets and standard demographic/international sources (ACS/IPUMS, UNHCR, UN DESA, IOM, World Bank) for domestic and Latin America migration research. This is a one-year term appointment, with the possibility of extension.

• Conduct empirical research and policy analysis on policies and trends.
• Perform quantitative data analysis of large datasets and trends, utilizing econometric, network science, and other statistical methods.
• Create and manage large datasets using Stata, R, or Python; write code R to operationalize analysis methodologies.
• Create tables, graphs, and other data visualizations that clearly communicate research findings.
• Support in the writing of high-quality drafts of working papers and presentations based on the research.
• Conduct literature reviews, monitor and analyze relevant material from topical conferences, academic journals, and…