Economist/Policy Researcher
Position Description
Economists and Policy Researchers at RAND work across the spectrum of policy research areas at RAND including health, population and aging, welfare and poverty, education and training, compensation and workforce management, civil and criminal law and economics;
civilian and defense R&D and contracting, national security strategy, environmental issues, and science and technology policy.
RAND economists write peer-reviewed RAND publications and publish widely in academic journals.
Qualifications
All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills, the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing;
the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.
Education Requirements
PhD in economics completed or expected within 9 months, or PhD in a policy or business program with an equivalent curriculum in microeconomic theory and econometrics, completed or expected within 9 months
Demonstrated research skills and a strong interest in empirical analyses related to public policy
Specializations of Interest
Labor and demographic economics
Microeconomics
Public economics
Behavior economics
Health
Education
Welfare
Market structure and pricing
International relations and international political economy
Economics of national security
Law and Economics
Development
Agriculture and natural resource economics; environmental and ecological economics
Security Clearance
Some research may require a security clearance. In order to obtain a security clearance, one of the requirements includes U.S. citizenship.
Location
Santa Monica, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Boston, MA
Application Materials
CV, cover letter, and writing sample are required (PDF documents are preferred).
Salary Range
Associate Researcher : $94,800 - $148,350
Full Researcher : $109,600 - $181,075
Senior Researcher : $145,500 - $251,175
Hiring ranges for Economists, Management Scientists and Physician Researchers are slightlyhigher than the ranges shown.
RAND considers a variety of factors when formulating an offer, including but not limited to, the specific role and associated responsibilities;
a candidate’s work experience, education / training, skills, expertise; and internal equity. Successful candidates will be offered employment as an Associate or Full researcher in a specific title, as determined by the candidate's education and experience.
The salary range includes base pay plus RAND’s sabbatic pay (which provides additional compensation above base pay when vacation is taken).
In addition, RAND provides strong benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time-off and more.
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