Deadline- 15 February 2014
Institute for Women Policy Research is inviting applications for Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship Program in Women and Public Policy. The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow contributes to a variety of research projects to inform policies affecting women. Research activities may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics.
Areas Covered-
- The quality of women’s jobs, including wages, access to health insurance, paid sick leave, and workplace flexibility.
- Increasing access to higher education and non-traditional jobs for low-income women.
- Older women’s economic issues, including social security and retirement plans.
- The economic status of women and girls, women of color, and immigrant women across the United States.
Benefits-
Compensation for the fellowship is $27,000 before taxes over the 9-month period, plus health insurance and a public transportation stipend.
Eligibility & Criteria-
Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women’s issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, or graphics software a plus. Qualitative and or survey research experience also a plus.
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