KAPTechnology Policy Research Associate - Cato Institute
KAPTechnology Policy Research Associate - Cato Institute
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The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to midcareer professionals with a drive to tackle our countrys most pressing challenges in more effective principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools mindsets and community to succeed as social entrepreneursindividuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for longterm success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
This position will help produce original policy analysis in multiple different formats including working papers blog posts opeds policy analyses and books. They will have the opportunity to coauthor certain pieces with other members of the team and will be encouraged to present new research ideas and hooks to promote Cato scholars work.
This role is available through the twoyear Research Associate program where youll have the opportunity to learn from senior staff and featured guest lecturers across academia and the business community. With ample opportunities to attend these educational sessions network with peers and scholars and gain mentorship from some of the nations foremost public policy scholars youll be well prepared to excel as a leader in policy academia government business and beyond.
This position is a hybrid role in the Washington DC office.
About Cato
The Cato Institute is a public policy research organizationa think tankdedicated to the principles of individual liberty limited government free markets and peace. Its scholars and analysts conduct independent nonpartisan research on a wide range of policy issues.
Founded in 1977 Cato owes its name to Catos Letters a series of essays published in 18thcentury England that presented a vision of a society free from excessive government power. Those essays inspired the architects of the American Revolution. And the simple timeless principles of that revolution individual liberty limited government and free markets turn out to be even more powerful in todays world of global markets and unprecedented access to information than Jefferson or Madison could have imagined. Social and economic freedom is not just the best policy for a free people it is the indispensable framework for the future.
Cato Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Responsibilities
- Support the research of the members of the technology policy team.
- Conduct data analysis using Stata R and/or Excel.
- Conduct general or detailed research as required and help draft reports and other research products based on original findings and peerreviewed academic research.
- Assist in preparing presentable statistical output in the form of charts and graphics.
- Edit factcheck and/or review various research products.
- Occasionally coauthor policy analyses working papers peerreviewed academic papers law review articles blog posts and other work with members of the technology policy team.
- Production of visualizations via our visualization tool to be shared on social mediaand occasionally charts for PowerPoint presentations.
- Help with logistics for events like lectures panel discussions and book forums.
- Support the administrative and organizational needs of the technology policy team.
- Help in the selection and supervision of interns.
Requirements
- A degree in economics political science computer science law or a related field is required.
- No prior work experience required.
- Familiarity with basic macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts.
- Experience and comfort in conducting legal research.
- Knowledge of Excel Python and ideally SQL.
- A demonstrated appreciation for and commitment to Catos mission and principles.
- High level of curiosity and ability to productively challenge ideas.
- Strong organizational skills including working on multiple tasks independently and as part of a team on a timesensitive basis.
- Strong writing and editing skills keen attention to detail quality and accuracy.
- Reliability a strong work ethic and a positive professional mindset.
- Problemsolving initiative and openness to learning new processes and skills.
- Ability to receive and act on direct constructive feedback.
To Apply
Submit the following required materials in one PDF file:
CV/Resume.
Cover letter discussing why you are interested in the Cato Institute and technology policy
Two writing samples (research reports working papers legal briefs law review articles dissertation chapters data memos blog posts etc.
About Stand Together Fellowships
Learn more aboutStand Together Fellowships.
Stand Together Fellowships believes that diversity in experiences perspectives knowledge and ideas fuels creativity broadens knowledge and helps drive success. Our admissions office treats all program participantsand applicantswith honesty dignity respectand sensitivity.We welcome all qualified applicants regardless ofcolorracereligionreligious creedsexgenderor gender identitygender expressionsexual orientation national origin citizenship ethnicity ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition pregnancy(including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions)military andveteran statusgenetic informationmaritalor familialstatus political affiliationor any other legallyrecognized protected basis under federal state or local laws regulations or ordinances.
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