Research Assistant, Center for NYC Affairs

The New School • New York City, NY

342d • $30

About The Position

The Center for New York City Affairs at The New School seeks a highly motivated social sciences graduate student to serve as a part-time quantitative research assistant. Under the guidance of the Center's Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy, the quantitative research assistant is primarily responsible for, among other research and administrative tasks, analyzing Census microdata to highlight New York City labor market and socio-economic trends and how they compare across local, state, and national levels. The position is for 10-20 hours per week and starts as soon as possible. Those who can commit at least a year to this role are strongly encouraged to apply, but a semester-long appointment will be considered for an exceptional candidate. The Center for New York City Affairs is an applied policy research organization. The Center works where people's lives intersect with government and community organizations to illuminate the impact of public policy on the lives of individuals and communities. Our research focuses on practical solutions, rigorous analysis, and provides real-time feedback for policymakers, providers, and communities. We have built a strong track record of creating change in the areas of labor standards and protections, education, child welfare, poverty, and juvenile justice. See the Economic & Fiscal Policy page of our website for more information. The Center's audience includes nonprofit leaders, public officials, scholars, advocates, and community groups. Our work is widely read and covered by the media. Recent press coverage includes The New York Times, Daily News, Crain's New York Business, The City, WNYC, and Bloomberg.com. The New School is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and particularly seeks applications from members of underrepresented groups, as well as candidates who share this commitment.