Graduate Research Assistant - Quantitative Research Analyst

The New School’s Center for New York City Affairs seeks a part-time quantitative research assistant to support applied policy research on New York City labor market and socioeconomic trends. The role involves analyzing economic data, synthesizing research, and preparing findings and presentations for varied audiences.

What you'll do:

• Conduct data management and descriptive statistical analysis using large economic data sets
• Review and synthesize concepts, analyses, and material from academic journal articles and other relevant research
• Support additional research and administrative tasks for Center for New York City Affairs research projects
• Prepare clear written findings and oral presentations for audiences that include nonprofit leaders, public officials, scholars, advocates, and community groups
• Student will conduct data management and descriptive statistical analysis and support additional research and administrative tasks for Center for New York City Affairs research projects

What they're looking for:

• Graduate student in the social sciences
• Experience using R, Strata, SPSS, or SAS
• Experience working with ACS and/or CPS microdata

Benefits:

• Hybrid or remote work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee.
• Work closely with a visionary leader.