Research Associate

About the Roosevelt Institute

The Roosevelt Institute takes on today’s greatest public policy challenges by advancing bold, cutting-edge research and policy ideas. We believe that the future of the American economy and our democracy depends on a new way of thinking about markets and government—and have successfully engaged with policymakers and the media to inform and shape public debate. Too few people hold too much economic and political power today, and we know that a stronger society is possible if we rectify this imbalance between private actors and the public. With a commitment to transforming corporations, restructuring markets, reviving democratic institutions, and reimagining the role of government, our work moves our nation toward a more resilient, equitable, and green future.

The Roosevelt Institute is a think tank, a student network, and the nonprofit partner to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum that, together, are learning from the past and working to redefine our collective future. Focusing on corporate and public power, labor and wages, and the economics of race and gender inequality, the Roosevelt Institute unifies experts, invests in young leaders, and advances progressive policies that bring the legacy of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt into the 21st century.

Our Culture

At Roosevelt, we recognize that the culture of the workplace and opportunities for career growth and development are important to all. We believe that diversity of background and experience among our people make our work to rewrite the rules of our social and economic realities stronger. Roosevelt is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, affirms in policy and practice to consider all applications in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, military status, height and weight, genetic predisposition or carrier status, arrest record, or other legally protected status. We strongly encourage people with diverse work and life experiences, diverse educational backgrounds, and diverse cultures to apply.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Managing Director, Think Tank, the Research Associate, Think Tank supports the research and writing of both long- and short-term think tank research products. Working across research and policy areas at the direction of the Managing Director, they provide qualitative and quantitative research support to think tank staff and fellows as needed, such as conducting literature reviews of published academic and economic research, performing data analysis, fact-checking documents, and finalizing citations and bibliographies. They may be assigned to assist project and program managers with work conducted by external fellows or contract authors, support think tank convenings or events, and provide administrative support to the Managing Director. Eventually, Research Associates will have the opportunity to coauthor pieces of research and author blogs and fact sheets. 

This is an individual contributing, nonmanagement, unionized role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Research and Writing Assistance:

• Provide research assistance to think tank staff and fellows on research projects across policy areas the Roosevelt Institute studies

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research analyses, such as using a statistical programming language (e.g., R, Stata), creating an academic literature review, or fact-checking documents

• Finalize citations and bibliographies for Roosevelt products

• Work with the government relations (GR) team to help translate research into GR products, such as policy fact sheets, and with the communications team to translate research into social media posts or other external content

• With support, author op-eds, blog posts, and fact sheets, and eventually coauthor briefs and reports with fellows and staff

Program Assistance:

• Assist program managers or other think tank staff with the management of external and internal projects

• With guidance, communicate with senior scholars on Roosevelt projects

• Support think tank convenings and events, including note-taking, scheduling, and coordinating with external contacts as directed

• Assist with the preparation of reports and the presentation of information to research groups and at external meetings and seminars

• Support think tank contracting process as needed

• Pitch in on other tasks as they arise

What You’ll Have

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred. 

• Familiarity with economics, political science, sociology, or other social science research skills

• Demonstrated ability to read, summarize, and describe academic research, particularly economic and political science research. Familiarity with statistical databases and quantitative analysis is required; experience with programs such as R or Stata is a plus.

• Strong writing, editing, and communications skills

• Strong organizational skills and the eagerness and adaptability to learn new things and work on multiple projects at once

• Interest in collaborating with teams and colleagues across an organization to execute products or assist with convenings and events

• This is an entry-level position. Experience in professional policy and/or research environments, such as think tanks, government or academic offices, or nonprofits, is a plus but not required.

• Passion for the Roosevelt Institute’s mission and strategy of intervening at the level of paradigm shift

  
  

  Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? Please apply! 

  
  

  We know talent comes in many forms. Join our team and help envision a new, equitable future for all.

  
  

  Working Location: While this position can be performed remotely, it is preferred for the person in this role to work within relative proximity to one of Roosevelt’s offices, located in either the New York City or Washington, DC, areas (District, Maryland, or Virginia only).

  
  

  Salary: The salary range for this position is $64,922 to $73,036, plus benefits.

  
  

  The priority application deadline is Friday, June 13, 2025.

  
  

  The Roosevelt Institute provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

  
  

  To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter. Please reach out to jobs@rooseveltinstitute.org if you have any questions. 

  
  

  To learn more about the Roosevelt Institute, please visit https://rooseveltinstitute.org.