Sociologist

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Position Description

RAND is looking for sociologists to work across several policy-relevant topics that fit into our primary research areas: social and economic wellbeing; health care, including maternal and child health; education and labor; immigration; military and national defense; and homeland security.

We are interested in strong applicants in policy-relevant research areas. Quantitative and qualitative methodological skill sets are sought, which could include expertise in one or more of the following: causal analysis, longitudinal analysis, demographic methods, machine learning/artificial intelligence, computation analytics, survey methodology, focus groups, interviewing, and observational methodologies. RAND is also interested in innovative methodological approaches to research.

Candidates will have opportunities to receive appointments and teach in the Pardee RAND Graduate School.

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 multidisciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.

Education Requirements

• PhD in Sociology, Demography, or related field

• Demonstrated research skills and a strong interest in empirical analyses related to public policy

Experience

Applicants should be currently completing a Ph.D. or have post-graduate experience in an academic or non-academic research setting.

Location

RAND’s offices in Santa Monica, CA, Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, or Pittsburgh, PA.

A hybrid work arrangement, involving a combination of work from home and on-site from RAND offices, is available. Fully remote work may be considered.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $262,500

Associate Researcher: $100,000 - $154,200

Full Researcher: $15,400 - $190,000

Senior Researcher: $152,700 - $262,500

A writing sample is required for this position. Further instructions/details regarding the writing sample will be provided once you log in to apply. Additionally, three references will be required upon request.

For questions related to the application materials, please contact socrecruiting@rand.org.

Application Deadline

For full consideration, application material is due by October 1, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer: race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet