**Please note that these positions will start in the Summer of 2010**

Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (Mathematica) is a nationally recognized firm that conducts domestic social policy research health care, welfare, education, disability, labor and other related topics. We are seeking Research Assistant/Programmers to work in either our Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA or Cambridge, MA office locations and perform tasks in the following areas:

Research
- Prepare tables and graphs based on data analyses.
- Compile, track, and analyze data and prepare reports.
- Assist with writing reports and memos.
- Conduct site visits.
- Perform literature searches, review, and abstract articles.
- Conduct interviews with organizations and study participants.
- Assist with any other project activies as needed.

Programming
- Write programs in SAS or Stata to extract, clean, and format data and to create variables for use in analyses.
- Perform statistical analyses of data.
- Construct datasets and prepare data files from survey instruments.
- Produce descriptive statistics and tables.

Project Management
- Track financial progress of projects using Excel.
- Prepare monthly assessment reports.
- Assist with budgeting and contract proposals.

Mathematica offers a competitive salary commensurate with your qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package that includes 3 weeks paid time off and tuition reimbursement.  

Qualifications:

- A bachelor's degree with an excellent academic record, including courses in economics/social science, mathematics/statistics, or computer science.
- Academic or work experience performing data analysis using a statistical computer package.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with others.
- An interest in being a member of a team engaged in social policy research.  

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), a short writing sample, and contact information for three references. You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process at:  https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51240

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Visit our website at www.mathematica-mpr.com

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.