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Research Associate, Polling & Public Opinion
Location
District Of Columbia + 2 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia, New York, Massachusetts
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$100K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Ph.D. in Political Science (American politics preferred) or a related field; ABD with expected completion, or comparable research experience considered
- 3-5 years minimum experience with polling, including academic work
- Strong training in quantitative research methods and survey design
- Familiarity with U.S. public opinion, elections, and democratic institutions
- Fluency in R/RStudio and experience working with reproducible research workflows
- Ability to clearly communicate research findings through writing and data visualizations to technical and non-technical audiences
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Professionalism and discretion when working with sensitive research and high-profile stakeholders
- Interest in applied research outside of academia and working in a fast-paced nonprofit environment
- Ability to take feedback well and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness and ability to work beyond the normal workday, on weekends, and/or more than 40 hours a week as necessary
- Willingness and ability to commit to a minimum of 15% travel time
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental plans
- Matching retirement plans
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