Research Assistant, Center for Indian Country Development

This is a two-year temporary, benefits-eligible position with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are expected to be in the office 5 days per week for meetings and team collaboration.

To be considered, your application MUST include (attach all documents in upload link):​

• Resume/CV with links to any public code or analytical products

• Cover letter explaining interest in this position and CICD

• Work Sample (assessment will be required during the interview process to evaluate relevant skills and competencies)

• Professional References (required for candidates advancing to the final stage of the hiring process)

Core Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with CICD researchers, use code-based analytical tools (primarily R) to explore questions relevant to deepening a collective understanding of tribal economies

• Respond to requests for ad hoc data analysis and interpretation

• Develop data visualizations to accompany CICD articles, presentations, and other content describing research findings

• Support the maintenance of CICD’s public-facing data products 

• Lead literature reviews

Qualifications:

• Specific rationale for choosing this role and CICD

• Bachelor’s degree in economics/quantitative social science or a related field

• Proficiency in at least one of R or Stata with demonstrated experience in application to project-based work

• Demonstrated effectiveness in team-based work as well as self-directed learning and problem-solving

• Strong, demonstrated attention to detail

• Commitment to building strong proficiency in the analytical tools and practices in use at CICD, including R and Git

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Indian Country context, institutions, and economic issues

• Knowledge of business dynamics (i.e., tendencies in how businesses grow and develop over time)

• Demonstrated experience with written and/or visualized analysis of data

• Previous experience working collaboratively in a data-rich environment

• Existing proficiency in R

• Advanced coursework in statistics, econometrics, and/or programming

• Prior collaborative coding and version control experience (Git)

Salary & Benefits:

The full salary range is $59,300 - $74,081 - $88,900. The expected starting salary range is $59,300 - $65,000. Salary offer will be based on qualifications/experience of the candidate, alignment with market data, the needs of the position, our total compensation package, and internal equity.   

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career: 

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) 

• 401(k) match, and a fully-funded pension plan 

• Paid time off and holidays 

• Free public transportation passes 

• Annual educational assistance 

• On-site fitness facility  

• Professional development programs, training and conferences 

• And more… 

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