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States United Democracy Center

A bipartisan organization advancing free, fair, and secure elections. Democracy needs back-up, that's where we come in.

Research Associate, Polling & Public Opinion

Research AnalystResearch AnalystFull TimeRemoteMid LevelTeam 11-50Since 2021Company SiteLinkedIn

Location

District Of Columbia + 2 moreAll locations: District Of Columbia, New York, Massachusetts

Posted

1 day ago

Salary

$100K / year

Seniority

Mid Level

Postgraduate Degree3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Support the organization’s polling program under the direction of the Senior Researcher • Assist in the design of survey instruments and survey experiments • Clean, analyze, and interpret survey data using R/RStudio • Prepare tables, charts, and written memos to summarize polling results for internal and external audiences • Work with survey vendors on data delivery, documentation, and quality checks • Track and summarize relevant public opinion polling and academic research • Contribute to maintaining internal polling documentation and reproducible research workflows • Provide research support for other election protection projects produced by the research team • Collaborate with colleagues across teams to respond to research requests and other evolving organizational needs

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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