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Positions Available - IMPAQ International

IMPAQ International, a rapidly growing and dynamic social sciences/economic research firm, seeks:

  • Research Associates (recent and soon-to-be graduates),
  • Senior Research Associates (8+ years of relevant work experience), and
  • Vice President/Senior Fellow (15+ years of work experience).

IMPAQ International provides high-quality research, evaluation services, policy analysis, and technical assistance services in areas of health, poverty, nutrition, education, and labor programs. Domestically, IMPAQ conducts projects for U.S. government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of: Health and Human Services, Labor, Education, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. Internationally, IMPAQ implements projects for the World Bank, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, and U.S. Agency for International Development, and foreign government agencies. IMPAQ’s mission is to provide exemplary research and consulting services to its domestic and international clients.

Required Qualifications:

· Ph.D. (or other advanced degree) in economics, public policy, or a related social science field;

· Strong quantitative and/or qualitative skills;

· Training in econometrics, applied microeconomics, or public economics is a plus;

· Ability to think strategically about research issues and programs;

· Ability to communicate complex technical material to academic and non-academic audiences; and

· Strong oral communication and writing skills.

With offices in Columbia, MD and Washington, DC, IMPAQ offers a diverse, team-oriented environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer (M/F/D/V). IMPAQ offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive fringe benefit package.

We will interview candidates at the APPAM meetings in Washington, DC and the AEA meetings in Chicago, IL. To receive full consideration, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, samples of written work, and three letters of recommendation by October 15, 2011 for the APPAM meeting and December 1, 2011 for the AEA meeting.

Please e-mail application documents to Recruiting Committee, c/o Ms. Serap Davaz at Recruitment@impaqint.com. Reference letters may be emailed separately.

For further information about IMPAQ International, please visit our website at: www.impaqint.com.

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