Policy Researcher: RAND Corporation

Policy Researcher: RAND Corporation

Position Title: Policy Researcher: Energy, Transportation, Information Technology, Technology Policy, Public Safety and Homeland Security
Sector: Policy Research Organization
Company Name: RAND Corporation
Field of Interest: Environment
Job Function: Research/Analysis
Location(s): Santa Monica, California, 90407, United States | Arlington, Virginia, 22202, United States | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States
Posted: January 15, 2010
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Duration: Indefinite
Degree Desired: Doctorate
Level of Experience: Mid-Career
Required Travel: 0-10%

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Overview of RAND
The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND has eight offices on three continents and RAND research teams work with government, corporate, and foundation clients domestically and internationally to advance informed decision making across a broad spectrum of policy areas.

Position Description:
The RAND Infrastructure, Safety and Environment research unit http://www.rand.org/ise/ is looking for policy researchers at all levels of experience who can help support, expand, and extend our research in the areas of environment, transportation, information technology, technology policy, space, energy, economic development, public safety, criminal justice and homeland security. Policy researchers at RAND work as part of interdisciplinary teams with other researchers including economists, psychologists, physicians, lawyers, engineers and scientists to address challenging policy questions in the public and private sectors.

References: Three letters of recommendation are required. These can be submitted by fax, mail, or email. (Email is preferred).
- Email: educationrecruit@rand.org
- Fax: 412-683-2800
- Address: Education Recruiting Committee; RAND, 4570 Fifth Avenue, Suite 600,
Pittsburgh, PA 15213

To Apply:
For more information and to apply online, please visit our website at http://www.rand.org/jobs and reference Job ID# 2472. RAND offers competitive benefits including vacation pay, medical benefits, tuition reimbursement and relocation assistance. EOE.
Job Requirements

Qualifications:
All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.
In addition, successful candidates should have:
- Demonstrated quantitative and/or qualitative research skills
- Proven track record of funding and publishing
- Broad interests across multiple research areas at RAND including national security,
health or education.
Senior research positions require demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior staff members, lead and direct multidisciplinary teams, set project standards and monitor progress, handle significant budget responsibilities, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to senior policymaking audiences.

Education Requirements:
Only applicants with PhDs in Public Policy, Policy Research, or Policy Administration or a policy focus within a technical degree/discipline should apply for this position. Candidates with a Master's in Public Policy or Master's in Public Administration and at least 7 years of post-graduate research experience may be considered.

Experience:
For master's level candidates, at least 7 years of experience post-graduate school. For PhD level candidates, any experience level.