Brookings Institution Seeks Research Assistant for Economic Studies Program
The Brookings Institution, a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Research Assistant for its Economic Studies program. This hybrid position requires an in-person presence at their Washington, D.C. office for three days a week, with the option of two remote workdays. The role involves providing research and policy analysis on various economic issues under the supervision of the Vice President and Director of Economic Studies. Key responsibilities include general research assistance, literature searches, drafting working papers, blogs, and other publications, and fact-checking. The Research Assistant will also analyze data using statistical software like Stata and R, prepare tables and graphs, and compile data from various sources. The starting annual salary for this position is $58,000, and Brookings aims to fill the role as soon as possible. This position is part of the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union.
