Graduate Research Assistant-Quantitative Research Analyst Center for New York City Affairs (Open)

Position Information

Position Information

Position Availability:

5/17/26

Position Title: Graduate Research Assistant-Quantitative Research Analyst Center for New York City Affairs (Open) Requisition Number: 0406073791 Location New York City Position Type: Student Department: SPE/Milano/Center for NYC Affair Responsibilities:

The Center for New York City Affairs at The New School seeks a highly motivated social sciences graduate student to serve as a part-time quantitative research assistant. Under the guidance of the Center's Director of Economic and Fiscal Policy, the quantitative research assistant is primarily responsible for, among other research and administrative tasks, analyzing Census microdata to highlight New York City labor market and socio-economic trends and how they compare across local, state, and national levels. The position is for 10-25 hours per week and starts as soon as possible. Those who can commit at least a year to this role are strongly encouraged to apply, but a semester-long appointment will be considered for an exceptional candidate.

The Center for New York City Affairs is an applied policy research organization. The Center works where people's lives intersect with government and community organizations to illuminate the impact of public policy on the lives of individuals and communities. Our research focuses on practical solutions, rigorous analysis, and provides real-time feedback for policymakers, providers, and communities. We have built a strong track record of creating change in the areas of labor standards and protections, education, child welfare, poverty, and juvenile justice. See the Economic & Fiscal Policy page of our website for more information. The Center's audience includes nonprofit leaders, public officials, scholars, advocates, and community groups. Our work is widely read and covered by the media. Recent press coverage includes The New York Times, Daily News, Crain's New York Business, The City, WNYC, and Bloomberg.com.

Work Mode: Hybrid

Hourly Rate: $31.37/hr

This Research Assistant position will be paid hourly on a biweekly basis. You will have to submit timesheets for approval in MyDay. Your pay rate will be $31.37 according to the SENS-UAW contract.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between SENS-UAW, Local 7902 and the University.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using R, Stata, SPSS, or SAS with large economic data sets to conduct data
• management and descriptive statistics.
• Experience working with ACS and/or CPS microdata (or similar) to analyze labor force characteristics and earnings.
• Ability to digest and synthesize concepts, analyses and material from academic journal articles.
• Reasonable familiarity with econometrics as applied to labor market analysis.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly and to make oral presentations.

Preferred Qualifications: Job Family: Milano School of International Affairs, Management, and Urban Policy Posting Date: 05/27/2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes

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• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

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