The Urban Institute’s Center on Education Data and Policy has two openings for junior education policy researcher:
- Research Assistant: ideal for 2021 bachelor’s recipients or prior graduates with 0-2 years of experience.
- Research Analyst: ideal for 2021 master’s recipients or folks with a bachelor’s and 2-4 years of experience in education policy research.
Our work spans pre-k through postsecondary, with topics of current projects including universal prek programs, school segregation, school funding, student loans, and college affordability.
Urban Institute research assistants and analysts work alongside mid-level and senior researchers and frequently coauthor reports, data visualizations, blog, and other public products. Many go on to graduate programs in public policy, economics, and related fields.
Please apply by April 1 to ensure full consideration.
