Economist : District of Columbia

Center for Economic and Policy Research

Economist

Based in Washington, DC

The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) is seeking an Economist to start in June of 2020 or earlier. This is a full-time, Washington, DC-based position. The position will start virtually if the stay-at-home orders are extended for District of Columbia, Virginia, and Maryland.

Job Description: The economist would perform policy-focused economic analysis and write issue briefs, research papers, and other publications relevant to CEPR’s research program on labor and social policy. The successful candidate will have strong empirical skills, experience using large data sets such as the CPS or ACS, the ability to conduct original quantitative research and will have experience in one or more of the following areas: economic disparities, labor standards and workplace protections, employment and unemployment, domestic outsourcing, health and social programs, and/or financialization. The responsibilities will vary based on the applicant’s interests and experience, as well as the particular issues that CEPR is working on at the time.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess most or all of the following qualifications. However, CEPR will consider strong candidates whose experience and capabilities are roughly equivalent.

• Advanced degree in economics, sociology, public policy, industrial relations, or related field, at the Ph.D. level or an equivalent combination of experience and a master’s degree.
• Ability to initiate and conduct research projects independently and also collaborate with others as part of a research team.
• Demonstrated research experience using quantitative methods.
• Strong writing and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of federal labor market data from the Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Ability to communicate effectively with advocacy groups, policymakers, and the media.
• Compatibility with CEPR’s perspective and commitment to social and economic justice.

Compensation: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. Minimum starting salary for the position is $70,246, and salary will be commensurate with skills, education and experience. CEPR offers generous paid time off, medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, and retirement contributions. This position will be represented by the Nonprofit Professional Employees Union (NPEU).

Closing Date of Position: This position will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Send the following to: apply[at]cepr.net, with the subject line “Economist”:

1. a cover letter;
2. a résumé;
3. an example of your writing (the job market paper or a recent research paper with policy relevance) and;
4. an example of a statistical program (e.g. STATA, R) you have used to analyze a large data set and a brief write-up of what your found (may be included in your response to #3 above)

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

If you have any questions, please email cepr[at]cepr.net, the contact for the Economist Search Committee. Absolutely no calls or faxes, please.

Organization Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people’s lives. It is an independent, nonpartisan think tank based in Washington, DC, conducting professional research and disseminating it to the media, policy-makers, and advocates. CEPR’s Advisory Board of Economists includes Nobel Laureate economists Robert Solow and Joseph Stiglitz; and Richard Freeman, Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

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.

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