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Temporary Research Intern, Policy-1
Chicago, IL
Job/Internship Description
Department
UL Urban Poverty Lab
About the Department
Our Focus Founded in 2015, The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab (formerly the Poverty Lab) conducts rigorous research that expands economic opportunity for those harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation. We partner with policymakers, community based organizations and others to identify their most urgent and pressing challenges, co generate evidence about what works, and translate findings into policy changes that end intergenerational poverty. One of five Urban Labs based at the Harris School of Public Policy, the Inclusive Economy Lab is led by Pritzker Director Marianne Bertrand, Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the Booth School of Business. The Inclusive Economy Lab studies programs and policies that aim to expand economic opportunity in order to understand how well they work. By identifying barriers to social mobility and racial equity and highlighting the programs and policies that have the most positive impact, our work creates greater economic opportunity in cities. We specialize in evaluating programs with the potential to improve lives in four main areas: * College and Career Success * Housing Stability * Financial Security * Quality Jobs Our Values Conduct science in service of cities: We feel a sense of urgency to do research that improves people's lives. We select projects that lead to solutions for policy, practice, and increased investments on the ground. Our research is rigorous and informed by the historic and current contexts that shape urban residents' lives. Foster lasting relationships: We collaborate with policymakers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to understand multiple perspectives and figure out what works. Elevate equity & inclusion: We aim to hire people with a range of personal and professional backgrounds, skillsets, and identities. We expand access to evaluation for a broad range of organizations and we conduct work that affirms the dignity of all people. Check our privilege: We recognize the power and privilege we have as members of the University of Chicago. We practice humility and recognize that expertise comes in many forms and there are limits to our own. Embrace a growth mindset: We invest in our people and develop our skills and content knowledge together. We work respectfully as a team to achieve our shared goals.
Job Information
Job Summary
Our Focus:
Founded in 2015, The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab (formerly the Poverty Lab) conducts rigorous research that expands economic opportunity for those harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation. We partner with policymakers, community[1]based organizations and others to identify their most urgent and pressing challenges, co[1]generate evidence about what works, and translate findings into policy changes that end intergenerational poverty. One of five Urban Labs based at the Harris School of Public Policy, the Inclusive Economy Lab is led by Pritzker Director Marianne Bertrand, Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the Booth School of Business. The Inclusive Economy Lab studies programs and policies that aim to expand economic opportunity in order to understand how well they work. By identifying barriers to social mobility and racial equity and highlighting the programs and policies that have the most positive impact, our work creates greater economic opportunity in cities.
We specialize in evaluating programs with the potential to improve lives in four main areas:
* College and Career Success
* Housing Stability
* Financial Security
* Quality Jobs
Our Values
Conduct science in service of cities: We feel a sense of urgency to do research that improves people's lives. We select projects that lead to solutions for policy, practice, and increased investments on the ground. Our research is rigorous and informed by the historic and current contexts that shape urban residents' lives. Foster lasting relationships: We collaborate with policymakers, practitioners, and people with lived experience to understand multiple perspectives and figure out what works. Elevate equity & inclusion: We aim to hire people with a range of personal and professional backgrounds, skillsets, and identities. We expand access to evaluation for a broad range of organizations and we conduct work that affirms the dignity of all people. Check our privilege: We recognize the power and privilege we have as members of the University of Chicago. We practice humility and recognize that expertise comes in many forms and there are limits to our own. Embrace a growth mindset: We invest in our people and develop our skills and content knowledge together. We work respectfully as a team to achieve our shared goals.
Responsibilities
* Project Development
* Data entry, reviewing and cleaning
* Statistical analysis and modeling
* Literature reviews
* Writing, formatting, and editing reports and works for dissemination
* Administrative tasks
* Ability to engage thoughtfully with issues related to race, identity, and equity and work across difference required
Preferred Qualifications:
Education:
* Significant progress towards a degree in a social science discipline such as economics, public policy, statistics etc.
Preferred Competencies:
* Interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills for working with administrative data
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources
* Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Sound critical thinking skills
* Strong attention to detail with superb organization skills
* Superb analytic skills and attention to detail
* Demonstrated experience working with communities that have experienced segregation and disinvestment
* First generation college students and those with lived experience in communities experiencing poverty and disinvestment are encouraged to apply.
* Knowledge of the substantive policy area
Application Documents:
* Resume (Required)
* Cover Letter (Required)
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, and Certifications
Education:
* Significant progress towards a degree in a social science discipline such as economics, public policy, statistics etc.
* High School diploma or GED required
Preferred Competencies
* Interest in and aptitude for developing advanced programming and analytic skills for working with administrative data
* Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources
* Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Sound critical thinking skills
* Strong attention to detail with superb organization skills
* Superb analytic skills and attention to detail
* Demonstrated experience working with communities that have experienced segregation and disinvestment
* First generation college students and those with lived experience in communities experiencing poverty and disinvestment are encouraged to apply.
* Knowledge of the substantive policy area
Application Documents
* Resume (Required)
* Cover Letter (Required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Resume/CV of the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2021-03-19-07:00
Remove from Posting On or Before
2021-09-19-07:00
Posting Statement:
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Position Summary
Company
University of Chicago
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Type
Full Time
Period of Employment
Open
Type of Compensation
Paid
College Credits Earned
No
Tuition Assistance
No
Required Student Status
Open
Preferred Majors
Other
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