[URPE] EPI opening for Research Director

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RESEARCH DIRECTOR

The Economic Policy Institute is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research 
institute in Washington, D.C. focusing on public policy issues (see 
www.epinet.org <http://www.epinet.org>). The Institute stresses real 
world analysis and a concern for the living standards of working people 
from both global and domestic perspectives. EPI economists regularly 
communicate their findings to major media, Congress, and to popular and 
academic/scholarly audiences.

      EPI is searching for a new research director. The successful 
candidate will oversee development of the EPI research agenda, and will 
be responsible for the policy relevance, quality, timeliness, and 
potential for impact of research projects. The research director will 
also help shape development strategy and raise funds to support the 
research agenda. The candidate hired is expected to continue to develop 
their own research agenda and also be available for public speaking and 
media work. The research director is responsible for relations with a 
number of key audiences including policymakers, researchers, and funders. 

 

      The research director will supervise a staff of approximately 25 
people, including professional researchers in economics, public policy 
and related fields, and data analysis.  These individuals carry out a 
broad array of research in areas ranging from tax and budget policy, 
macroeconomics and education to international trade and finance, labor 
market economics and industrial relations.

 

     Outside researchers affiliated with universities and other 
institutes also contribute to EPI’s stream of output and activities. EPI 
also maintains a network of researchers working on state and local 
policy issues throughout the United States, and a second network of 
researchers at more than 30 institutes around the world who are involved 
in research on a similar set of issues. 

 

      The Economic Policy Institute has a total staff of more than 50 
people, and includes separate departments of public policy (outreach), 
development, finance, communications, and publications.  The research 
director will coordinate activities with these other departments, and 
will participate in the day-to-day management of the Institute and its 
resources.

     

      A strong background of supervisory experience is required, along 
with significant research experience in academia, government, or a 
private research organization, and an advanced degree in economics, 
public policy or a related field. The successful candidate will have a 
strong publications record; experience in popular writing and speaking 
is also of great value in this position.  Fundraising experience would 
be beneficial.

 

The Economic Policy Institute is an equal opportunity, affirmative 
action employer.

To apply, send cover letter, vita, references, and writing samples to: 
Economic Policy Institute, 1333 H Street, NW, 3rd Fl, Washington, D.C. 
20005, Attn: Stephanie Scott (sscott at epinet.org).  The position is 
currently open.

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