Summer Research Assistant
Posted: 5/19/2023 (Employment)
The Center for Education Data & Research (CEDR) is an education policy research center at the UW School of Social Work. They are seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to join our team this summer. More information about CEDR and our work can be found HERE. The position would begin June 16 2023, with opportunities for 20-40 hours per week. Additional quarters of funding are likely available, depending on fit.
The RA will work on a range of projects focused on key education policy issues such as: impact of education programs in correctional facilities, analysis of long- and short-term outcomes of PK-12 students in Washington, labor market outcomes of students in different academic settings (e.g., entry into postsecondary programs, workforce, etc.), and much more.
Under the direction of CEDR’s director, Dr. Dan Goldhaber, the RA will be assisting with the collection and cleaning of administrative longitudinal K12 data. The RA will also perform statistical and econometric analysis of data, as well as assist with dissemination of results (e.g., help prepare figures, tables, and slides). Lastly, the RA will likely have opportunities to contribute to academic journal articles and policy briefs.
They are looking for applicants who have a strong quantitative background with experience in a statistical programming language, preferably Stata, though other programs (e.g., R and SAS) are acceptable.
Please send a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references to cedr@uw.edu.
The work schedule in the CEDR office is flexible, and there will be opportunities for remote work. However, some projects will entail working at our office located in Wallingford but easily accessed from the UW via the Burke Gilman trail or bus route 31 or 32.
Deadline: 06/16/2023
Location: University of Washington, Center for Education Data & Research