Research Assistant (Job ID: 2026-3891)

The Brookings Institution•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join one of the most influential, most quoted, and most trusted think tanks! The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C. Our mission is to equip decision-makers with nonpartisan research and policy strategies to create a more prosperous and secure country and world. To advance our mission, we are committed to the following four goals: Develop economic growth strategies for a changing world Expand economic and social opportunity for all Revitalize U.S. democratic institutions Advance peace and security worldwide At the core of our mission is the quality, independence, and impact of our research. We are dedicated to finding bold, pragmatic solutions for societal challenges through open-minded inquiry, diverse perspectives, and holding ourselves to the highest standards of scholastic rigor. Beyond the pursuit of excellence and intellectual rigor, Brookings places immense value on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where every individual can do their best work, learn, and grow. Because of this, Brookings has been at the forefront of public policy for more than a century. About the Economic Studies Program: The Economic Studies program analyzes current and emerging economic issues facing the United States and the world and, based on that research, provides innovative, practical policy recommendations. ES’s work covers a broad array of economic issues, including economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, the labor market, regulation, health policy, the environment, tax policy, retirement policy, and fiscal and monetary policy. Economic Studies scholars influence key economic policies by conducting rigorous and relevant research and then disseminating and communicating their findings to the policy community and to the broader public.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or Public Policy; or a bachelor's degree in another social science field with a minor in Economics by summer 2027.
Ability to undertake research assignments with an appropriate level of supervision.
Experience with software such as STATA, R, or other econometric packages.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Research experience in economics, policy research, and/or computer-based research, which may include experience gained through part-time work, work in a college setting, or internships.
Experience working with large datasets and models.
Independent research experience.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

Data analysis, verification of statistical and other material in manuscripts, statistical calculations, literature searches, and drafting written materials.
Prepare and revise programming code, simulation macros, and regression estimates.
Analyze data, using statistical software (e.g. Stata, R) and spreadsheets.
Prepare tables and graphs output from model simulations.
Assemble, consolidate, update, and check data from new sources and existing databases.
Draft material summarizing research results on specific topics as assigned, for incorporation into working papers and project publications.
Provide analytical reviews and summaries of existing literature pertinent to the projects.
Locate and collect relevant documents and data from sources such as electronic databases, libraries, and government publications.
Compile, read, abstract, and organizes written material into bibliographic form and summaries.
Maintain electronic bibliography files.
Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Update web pages in support of the scholar’s area of interest.
Write and edit summaries to be posted on pages relating to scholar's work.
Gather related bibliographic, link, and current event information in support of pages to be created for a scholar's topic area.
Work with ES communications team to prepare, lay out, and post scholar’s work for publication on the web site.
Coordinate with ES communications team on scholar’s publication schedule.
Assist designated scholar(s) with event preparation and logistics as needed.