Research Analyst II

The Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University (CEPR) is hiring a Research Analyst II to join our team. CEPR is a dynamic, fast-paced research organization committed to improving educational outcomes through the power of research and evidence. CEPR projects use rigorous quantitative methods to answer questions about policy and practice in K-12 and higher education settings.

Research Analyst IIs work with faculty and senior researchers, independently preparing and analyzing data in Stata or R, guiding junior analysts, developing reusable code, and presenting findings to partners in education agencies.

 You’d be a great fit for this job if you:

• Have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, education policy, public policy, statistics, social science, computer science, or a related field
• Have at least 3 years of related experience that includes complex Stata and/or R programming and independent econometric analysis, up to one year of which may be related coursework or experience gained as a student
• Are proficient in using Stata to manage, prepare, and analyze data
• Have strong attention to detail
• Enjoy analytic problem-solving
• Work well in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Are motivated to produce quality, actionable research and evidence to strengthen students’ educational outcomes
• Are dedicated to continual learning and skill development
• Can work from our Cambridge, MA office 3 days a week

View the full posting and apply via the Harvard jobs portal. Salary starts at $75,000 with robust benefits. For questions, contact Rachel Worsham ([email protected]). Priority review for applications received by February 27^th, 2026; applications will be considered on a rolling basis.