Senior Research Assistant (Domestic)
Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
Posted
May 05, 2026
Location
Remote (US)
Type
Full-time
Compensation
$67404+
Mission
What you will drive
- Support CEPR's domestic team in analyzing economic and labor market trends using large individual-level datasets and statistical programming tools.
- Collect and analyze data from print and electronic sources, and prepare charts, tables, literature reviews, and summaries for research projects.
- Help design and execute research projects by describing data sources, datasets, and research results, and drafting technical reports.
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to CEPR's mission of promoting democratic debate on economic and social issues by providing rigorous research that informs policy choices and challenges economic inequality.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, sociology, statistics, or related field.
- Experience writing programs using statistical software such as Stata or R.
- Strong knowledge of statistics and basic econometric techniques.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Minimum starting salary of $67,404 annually (union contract), actual salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
About
Inside Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR)
CEPR conducts professional research and public education on critical economic and social issues to inform public debate and challenge policies that perpetuate inequality.