Senior Research Associate, The Urban Institute

Position Title: Senior Research Associate Sector: Nonprofit Company Name: The Urban Institute Field of Interest: Public Policy Analysis Job Function: Research/Analysis Entry Level: No Location(s): Washington, Dist. Columbia, 22205, United States Posted: March 26, 2012 International Exchanges: None Job Type: Full-Time Job Duration: Indefinite Degree Desired: Doctorate Level of Experience: Senior/Executive Required Travel: 0-10% The Urban Institute is seeking experienced social science researchers with expertise in issues relating to demography. Areas of particular interest include family demography; urban demography; population health and aging; the demography of poverty and inequality; migration; and immigration.

Responsibilities include designing and conducting rigorous empirical studies; disseminating findings and policy implications through reports, web products, media, and testimony; raising funding from foundations and government agencies; supervising and mentoring more junior scholars; effectively managing research tasks, staff, products, and budgets; participating actively in the intellectual life and leadership of the Urban Institute.

A combination of the quantitative, analytical, and writing skills, relevant substantive knowledge, and social policy research experience needed to perform the duties described above, or the academic knowledge of and research experience in a discipline that is generally associated with the attainment of PhD in demography, sociology, economics, public policy, city and regional planning, regional science, or other related social science discipline and at least 10 years of experience in research and/or policy analysis is necessary. In addition, a national reputation for rigorous, nonpartisan research; and proven capacity to raise funds and manage resources effectively is also required. Only those major job duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage all minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply. To learn more about the Urban Institute and its work, please visit www.urban.org. Job Requirements A combination of the quantitative, analytical, and writing skills, relevant substantive knowledge, and social policy research experience needed to perform the duties described above, or the academic knowledge of and research experience in a discipline that is generally associated with the attainment of PhD in demography, sociology, economics, public policy, city and regional planning, regional science, or other related social science discipline and at least 10 years of experience in research and/or policy analysis is necessary. In addition, a national reputation for rigorous, nonpartisan research; and proven capacity to raise funds and manage resources effectively is also required. Only those major job duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor. The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/H. We welcome diversity in the workplace and encourage all minorities, women and persons with disabilities to apply. To learn more about the Urban Institute and its work, please visit www.urban.org. Company: The Urban Institute Industry: Non-Profit / Charity Company Type: Non-Profit Apply URL: https://jobs-urban.icims.com