Peer Center Summer Intern

American University

Washington, DC, US
Base: $22.86 ph; bonus/equity: not specified; bene...
Hybrid 01 (on campus 3-4 days/week)
Python, r, and/or stata coding experience
Interest in economics
Policy-relevant research
American University is seeking a summer intern for its Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center, focused on supporting research that promotes equitable outcomes in higher education. The ideal candidate will have experience in coding with Python, R, and/or Stata, and will assist with research, writing, and administrative tasks on campus in Washington, DC

Job Summary

  • The Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center is hiring an intern to support actionable, rigorous research for policymakers in designing strategies that support more equitable outcomes in higher education.
  • Responsibilities include assisting with communications and writing, research, and analysis, and potentially aiding in administrative work and event support.
  • The role requires an undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in economics and experience in coding with Python, R, and/or Stata, offering a pay rate of $22.86 per hour.

Matching Summary

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American University is seeking a summer intern for its Postsecondary Education & Economics Research (PEER) Center, focused on supporting research that promotes equitable outcomes in higher education. The ideal candidate will have experience in coding with Python, R, and/or Stata, and will assist with research, writing, and administrative tasks on campus in Washington, DC.

Salary

Base: $22.86 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: AU offers a competitive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python, R, and/or Stata coding experience
  • Interest in economics
  • Policy-relevant research
  • Data collection and literature reviews
  • Written and visual material development

Nice-to-have

  • Meaningful change in the world
  • Rigorous research design
  • Support for PEER Center events

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate or graduate student
  • Non-AU student
  • Less than 1 year of relevant experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Work Rights

Not specified

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