Role Description

The Manhattan Institute (MI) is seeking an early career MI fellow or researcher to work on economic policy issues. The fellow will work under Judge Glock, the director of research at the Manhattan Institute, and with other economic policy scholars at MI. The position will involve:

• Research, writing, reporting, and public outreach and advocacy for economic policy reforms.
• Assistance for and collaboration with other fellows.
• Focus on economic policy, particularly on regulatory reform, budgets, and housing, urban, and transportation issues.

A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to:

• Identify promising areas of research.
• Provide in-depth research in previously unfamiliar areas.
• Write and communicate effectively to a specialized audience, policymakers, and the broader public.
• Show how research and writing topics can lead to concrete policy changes.

Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with other scholars on diverse topics.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively synthesize large amounts of information.
• Capacity to manage and prioritize multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Training in economics and/or understanding of free market principles.
• Some quantitative research background—including statistics and econometrics.

Requirements

• Conduct research and write on economic policy topics, both self-directed projects and projects for or with other fellows.
• Write detailed research papers as well as op-eds and pieces for popular journals, newspapers, and magazines.
• Assist with drafting, editing, and citation for research papers, op-eds, model legislation, etc.
• Provide briefings on congressional hearings, conferences, panels, and other events to fellows.
• Promote research products in concert with our Communications, Marketing, and External Affairs teams, focusing on outreach to policymakers and opinion-influencers.

Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000/year, based on experience and skills.
• Generous benefits including four weeks paid vacation.
• Flexible Fridays program.
• Paid paternity/maternity leave.
• Medical and dental coverage with HSA options.
• Medical and dependent-care FSA.
• Mental health benefits.
• Remote medicine.
• Paid company cell phone.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with a company-funded match.
• Opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars and policymakers.