Mathematica Policy Research

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Mathematica Policy Research, a nationally-recognized nonpartisan policy research organization, is seeking economists with international development and evaluation expertise to join our international research unit. Specifically, we are seeking experienced economists with expertise in impact evaluation methods to contribute to our rapidly-growing portfolio of impact and performance evaluations of interventions in education, health, agriculture, infrastructure, water, sanitation, and hygiene, and other sectors in various countries across the globe.

Candidates should bring very strong design, analytical, writing, and presentation skills that would allow them to design rigorous evaluations, conduct analyses, write reports, and present findings to policy and research audiences. Field experience in developing countries, including working closely with stakeholders such as implementers and data collection firms, is strongly preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience working in one of the following sectors is preferred: education; workforce development; reproductive health; maternal and child health; nutrition; water, sanitation, and hygiene; agriculture; land; energy; and transportation. Fluency in French or Portuguese is preferred.

You would join our multidisciplinary staff of over 250 doctoral-level researchers. We offer our employees a team-oriented mission-driven work environment, competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and employee ownership.

Mathematica has offices in Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Chicago, IL; Woodlawn, MD; and Seattle, WA. We offer competitive salary and benefits packages (http://www.mathematica-mpr.com/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance). For additional information, please visit our website: www.mathematica-mpr.com.

To Apply For a Researcher Position:

A cover letter, CV, and writing sample or job market paper must be submitted at the time of application via our online application system:

https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/seattle/researcher-senior-researcher-international-development-quantitative-methods/727/9559471

Mathematica will be conducting interviews at the ASSA/AEA conference January 4-6, 2019. The deadline for applying to be considered for an interview at the ASSA/AEA conference is November 30, 2018. Please note in your cover letter if you will be attending the ASSA/AEA conference.

Mathematica is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; marital; family; or veteran status; the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability; or any other legally protected status. In keeping with our commitment, we strongly encourage women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.