What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant, Social & Demographic Trends position at Pew Research Center?
Position Summary
Pew Research Center has an immediate need for a Research Assistant to support its Social & Demographic Trends research agenda. The Research Assistant will be part of the Social & Demographic Trends research team, which studies how social and demographic change affects the way Americans view and experience work and family life, with a particular focus on differences by gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. The team explores these topics by combining original public opinion survey research with social, economic and demographic analysis. The Social Trends team also works closely with other teams at the Center on research about Americans’ attitudes about race.
The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant are fact-checking and proof-reading, creating charts, tables, and slides, organizing relevant polling data, and performing research and analysis of original survey data and data from other sources, such as the American Community Survey and the Current Population Survey, as required. Of foremost importance is ensuring that data analysis and reporting meet the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in political science, sociology, economics or a similar field of social science.
Primary Responsibilities
The typical starting salary for this position is $59,900
Location
Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Pew Research Center has an immediate need for a Research Assistant to support its Social & Demographic Trends research agenda. The Research Assistant will be part of the Social & Demographic Trends research team, which studies how social and demographic change affects the way Americans view and experience work and family life, with a particular focus on differences by gender, race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. The team explores these topics by combining original public opinion survey research with social, economic and demographic analysis. The Social Trends team also works closely with other teams at the Center on research about Americans’ attitudes about race.
The primary responsibilities of the Research Assistant are fact-checking and proof-reading, creating charts, tables, and slides, organizing relevant polling data, and performing research and analysis of original survey data and data from other sources, such as the American Community Survey and the Current Population Survey, as required. Of foremost importance is ensuring that data analysis and reporting meet the highest standards of accuracy and impartiality. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree with a concentration in political science, sociology, economics or a similar field of social science.
Primary Responsibilities
- Number checking, fact checking, proofing
- Creating tables and charts in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Building and checking toplines
- Locating and organizing domestic polling for questionnaire development, reports and blog posts
- Performing background research on issues and policies
- Data cleaning, maintaining and reviewing internal files and databases
- Assisting with basic statistical analysis and research
- Assisting with questionnaire development, quality control
- A bachelor's degree is required, with concentration in political science, sociology, economics or related field
- Strong quantitative skills, background in data management and analysis preferred
- Experience with statistical software, such as SPSS and Stata
- Background in social science research preferred
- Interest in attitudinal, behavioral or demographic research related to social, economic and demographic change
- A “numbers person” with quantitative and statistical skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and impartiality in all work products
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Proven facility with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of how to display data in easy-to-understand ways in tables and charts in both Excel and Word
- Ability to work well in a team setting
- Demonstrated ability to work accurately on deadline
- Ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
- Ability to synthesize materials for senior staff
The typical starting salary for this position is $59,900
Location
Pew Research Center staff are required to be present in the Center’s Washington, D.C., office two core days weekly (Tuesday, Wednesday). Staff may work virtually from remote locations on other days in a typical work week.
Application Procedure
Click on the Apply button, and complete required fields. Both cover letter and resume are required.
When requested, please upload a copy of your resume/cv, as well as a copy of your cover letter in the section labeled Resume/Cover Letter. If the documents have successfully uploaded, you should see 2 attached files beneath the “Drop files here” box. Please make sure you have uploaded a resume AND a cover letter before moving on to the next page.
Total Rewards
In addition to competitive pay, Pew Research Center’s employees enjoy a robust total rewards package that includes:
- Affordable, comprehensive health care that includes medical, dental (including adult orthodontia) and vision benefits.
- Generous paid annual leave plan, including a winter break between Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
- Employer-paid disability, life insurance and paid family leave plans
- Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
- A 37.5-hour workweek.
- Health savings or flexible spending account options with employer funding component.
- Flexibility to telework up to 60% for most staff
Pew Research Center makes employment decisions without regard to age, sex, ethnicity, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, military/veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We champion inclusion, diversity and equity, and we encourage applications from candidates who represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
Salary : $59,900
