Research Assistant, Global Attitudes

Pew Research Center • Washington, DC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Pew Research Center seeks a Research Assistant to support its global research agenda as part of the Global Attitudes research team. The team conducts worldwide public opinion surveys on international issues, including attitudes toward the United States and its foreign policy, views of China, global economic attitudes, multilateralism, democracy, and perceptions of conditions in people's countries and their own lives. The Research Assistant will contribute to research and publication work through fact-checking and proofreading, chart and table preparation, research, statistical analysis, and written analysis. The position reports to the Associate Director of Global Attitudes research.

The role requires strong quantitative, communication, and organizational skills; attention to detail; and an interest in international affairs. Employees are expected to support Pew Research Center's nonpartisan, nonadvocacy mission and approach their work with independence, objectivity, and openness to different perspectives. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with staff required to work from the Washington, D.C., office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and generally able to work remotely on other workdays.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a concentration in the social sciences, such as political science, economics, or a similar field.
• Proven facility with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SPSS, R, or Stata.
• Knowledge of how to display data clearly in tables and charts using Excel and Word.
• Ability to synthesize materials for senior staff.
• Strong attention to detail and exacting standards for accuracy.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and interest in international affairs.
• Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with others.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized knowledge of statistical programs, computational social science, or other data skills.

Responsibilities

• Check numbers and facts, and proofread materials.
• Make charts and tables for publication.
• Assist in creating PowerPoint presentations.
• Assist with topline production and demographic crosstabs.
• Locate and organize relevant international polling for questionnaire development, reports, and blog posts.
• Assist in writing survey questions and generating ideas for research projects.
• Conduct background research on issues and countries.
• Assist with statistical analyses and research.
• Review and evaluate datasets.
• Perform quality control of survey scripts and design.
• Write and analyze survey findings for publication.

Benefits

• Affordable, comprehensive health care, including medical, dental (including adult orthodontia), and vision benefits.
• Generous paid annual leave, including a winter break between December 25 and January 1.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Paid family leave plans.
• Up to a 12% employer 401(k) contribution, with vesting at the end of the first year.
• Health savings or flexible spending account options with an employer funding component.
• Flexibility to telework part of each week, plus four telework flex weeks each year for most staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level