Senior Research Associate

Overview

The GW Regulatory Studies Center (RSC) seeks a Senior Research Associate to conduct policy analysis and research using quantitative and qualitative methods from economics, policy, and law. This is a limited‑term, full‑time position located on campus in Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. The role requires no visa sponsorship.

• Independently conduct research, analysis, and writing for projects funded by grants and unrestricted sources, including literature reviews, data collection, and interpretation of regulatory impacts.
• Analyze individual regulations, regulatory processes, and reforms through economic, policy, and legal lenses, focusing on public interest effects and distributional impacts.
• Perform statistical analyses using R or Python, produce reports, and present findings to scholars, federal agencies, and policy makers.
• Examine federal agency docket materials, assess costs and benefits of regulations, and clearly communicate tradeoffs and unintended consequences.
• Author and co‑author policy commentaries, journal articles, public comments, and other research products for publication and submission to federal regulatory agencies.
• Contribute to Reg Stats and other databases, developing dashboards and visualizations of regulatory data using programming languages such as Python and R.
• Attend relevant functions, grow an independent network of policy scholars, and promote the RSC brand at off‑site events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Holder of a Master’s degree in a related discipline with the degree conferred by the start of the position.
• At least 3 years of direct experience in policy analysis and research methods, including data analytics, economics, statistics, and legal analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applied experience using statistical and programming languages such as Python and R.
• Experience with literature reviews, academic writing, statistics/econometrics, or program evaluation.
• Demonstrated interest in economics, regulatory policy, or administrative law.
• Experience (including internships) working in state or local government, industry associations, Capitol Hill, or contract research firms.
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑starter who can work independently on assigned tasks.

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, paid time off and leave, retirement savings, tuition assistance, well‑being, and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit GW Benefits Program.

Please submit a writing sample in the attachments. This is a limited‑term role; the employer will not sponsor employment Visa status.

Required Documents:
Resume, Cover Letter. Refer to special instructions for additional documents.

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

• * Are you currently employed with The George Washington University?
  • No
  • Yes
• * For current GW employees, have you completed your Introductory Employment Period (IEP)?
  • Yes, IEP complete
  • No, still in IEP
  • N/a - not a current GW employee
• * What is your salary range expectation?

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