[URPE] Fwd: Research opening at Fiscal Policy Institute in NYC

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This is a very liberal think-tank, and James is an excellent employer. I 
was in this position for 2+ years, and left only because I need more 
time for my doctoral dissertation.

Brent Kramer


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Subject:
Research opening at Fiscal Policy Institute in NYC
From:
"James Parrott" <parrott at fiscalpolicy.org>
Date:
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 15:39:59 -0500

To:
"'James Parrott'" <parrott at fiscalpolicy.org>


Colleagues,

Please pass this job announcement on as appropriate. 

Regards,

James

 

 

Economic and Fiscal Policy Research Associate

Fiscal Policy Institute - New York City

 

The Fiscal Policy Institute (FPI) is seeking an Economic and Fiscal 
Policy Research Associate for its New York City office. FPI is a 
nonpartisan research and education organization that focuses on 
economic, tax, budget, and related public policy issues that affect the 
quality of life and the economic well-being of New York residents 
(please see www.fiscalpolicy.org <http://www.fiscalpolicy.org/>.) We 
conduct original and rigorous data-driven research on economic and 
fiscal issues and public policy proposals, and interact with a broad 
range of advocates, policy-makers, and members of the media in a 
demanding environment.

 

Responsibilities of the research associate position include:

·           Monitoring and analyzing economic data on the New York economy

·           Conducting research on state and local labor market developments

·           Monitoring and analyzing state and local tax and budget 
policy issues

·           Monitoring and analyzing state and local economic and 
workforce development policy issues

·           Assisting in the preparation of reports and policy briefs on 
these issues

·           Supervising 1-2 interns

 

Minimum qualifications:

·           Advanced degree in economics, public policy, public 
administration, urban planning or related fields, or equivalent.

·           Professional experience using statistical software packages 
(SPSS, SAS, or equivalent) and large data sets

·           Strong analytical skills and fluency with quantitative 
research methods

·           Ability to synthesize new information quickly and develop 
expertise in a range of research areas and policy issues

·           Excellent written and oral communication skills

 

This is a full-time salaried position with benefits. Women and people of 
color are encouraged to apply.

 

Please email resume and letter of interest to:

James A. Parrott, Ph.D.

parrott at fiscalpolicy.org <mailto:parrott at fiscalpolicy.org>

 

Applicants should review FPI's The State of Working New York 2007 
publication (http://www.fiscalpolicy.org/SOWNY2007.html) as a current 
example of our economic research. Letter of interest should specifically 
address your background relates to the position's responsibilities and 
qualifications.

 

 

 

James Parrott

Deputy Director and Chief Economist

FISCAL POLICY INSTITUTE

11 Park Place, Suite 701

New York, NY 10007

212-721-5624

FAX: 212-721-5415

parrott at fiscalpolicy.org <mailto:parrott at fiscalpolicy.org>

www.fiscalpolicy.org <http://www.fiscalpolicy.org>

 

 

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