Research Assistant — Housing (Washington DC)
Urban Institute is hiring a Research Assistant. The salary range for this position is $58,500-$65,000 per year.
Responsibilities:
• Collection and analysis of qualitative and/or quantitative data. Including producing literature reviews, conducting field work (such as interviews and site visits), and writing programs to manage and analyze data in software such as R or Stata.
• Production of tables, charts, and maps.
• Contributing to and/or editing a variety of publications for difference audiences, including research reports, briefs, blogs, and other deliverables.
• Completion of logistical tasks for research proposals, internal and external research events, and research management.
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's degree or associate’s degree preferably in the field of Public Policy, Urban Studies, Urban Planning, Data Science, Sociology, Economics, Statistics, Environmental Studies, Geography, Social Welfare, Education, Psychology, Business, or related field of inquiry.
• Demonstrated qualitative and/or quantitative research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to conduct literature reviews and similar research quickly and with strong critical thinking analysis.
• Proficiency with publication, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
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