Research Associate (International Program)

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has an immediate opening for a Research Associate for the International Program team. This is a full-time remote or hybrid position, with a preference for candidates in the Washington, DC area.

Job Description: 

The Research Associate will do research and writing for analytical articles, news round-ups, briefs, and reports on areas covered by the international team at CEPR, including topics on International Financial Institutions policies, the Latin America and the Caribbean region, and US Sanctions policy.

Duties: 

• Conduct in-depth research on topics and issues covered by CEPR’s international program. 
• Create clear and effective data visualizations, such as charts and graphs, to convey research findings.
• Analyze and evaluate existing policies and upcoming policy proposals relevant to CEPR’s work to generate recommendations and insights. 
• Prepare reports, briefs and other written work that communicate research findings and policy recommendations to a broader audience, including policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. 
• Fact-check written work. 
• Assist in organizing seminars, conferences, and briefings to share the international team’s work.
• Collaborate with fellow researchers and experts within CEPR and at other partner organizations to develop programmatic insights and recommendations. 
• Present research findings and policy recommendations at conferences, public events, and in media interviews.
• Build and maintain relationships with experts, policymakers, and other stakeholders in the field to gather insights, collaborate on research, and disseminate findings.
• Handle administrative tasks related to research projects.

Qualifications:

• A Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in international affairs, public policy, economics, statistics, social science, or related field; or equivalent experience with a track record of working on economic and policy analysis. 
• Strong analytical, writing and communication skills.
• Strong numerical aptitude with competency in data visualizations.
• Proficiency with data analysis software is a plus. 
• Ability to work independently, be flexible, and prioritize simultaneous projects. 
• A shared commitment to CEPR’s mission and values, with a strong interest in economic justice and international affairs.
• Familiarity with topics and policy debates on topics covered by CEPR’s international team. 
• Applicants affected by issues that CEPR works on are especially encouraged to apply.
• Spanish language fluency is a plus.

Salary & Benefits: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. The minimum starting salary according to CEPR’s union contract is $66,482.37 annually; however, this is only a minimum and the actual salary can be substantially higher depending on experience and qualifications. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Closing Date of Position: November 29th, 2023 (at 11:59 PM, Eastern time).

To Apply: Submit the following, in a single PDF file with the document title “(Full Name)_RESEARCH ASSOCIATE Application” via CEPR’s ONLINE APPLICATION:

1. a cover letter;

2. a résumé; and

3. a writing sample (no more than 1,000 words) on one of the following. 

• an economic or political issue facing a country in Latin America or a developing country
• the effect of an IMF policy on a developing country.

Please do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. You may address your cover letter to the Research Associate Search Committee if you wish.

Please do not use ChatGPT in writing responses and do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. CEPR may check writing samples for use of ChatGPT or other AI use.  If you wish, you may address your cover letter to the Research Associate (International Program) Search Committee.

Search committees usually make a decision within three weeks of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email [email protected], the contact for the Research Associate Search Committee. Kindly no calls or status update emails, please.

Organization Description:  CEPR was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States and around the world.

Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. Professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR’s mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies, and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.

CEPR’s founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.

CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.