About the Economic Studies Program: The Brookings Economic Studies program provides analysis of current and emerging economic issues to promote innovative and practical policy solutions. Economic Studies scholars conduct rigorous research and policy analysis and communicate their findings to inform policymakers and the public in the areas of broad-based economic growth, economic opportunity and mobility, inclusive social policy, sound monetary and fiscal policy, and climate-resilient growth. To help organize, focus, and leverage their work, Economic Studies contains a variety of Centers, Projects, and major initiatives.

Position Location: This position is hybrid. Hybrid positions combine regular in-person presence at our Washington, DC office with the option of two days of remote work each week. 

Please note: This position is included in the staff bargaining unit, Brookings United, affiliated with the IFPTE Local 70 union, and is covered under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement. 

Position Summary: The Research Assistant undertakes research and policy analysis on a range of economic issues for the Economic Studies program. Under the supervision of the Vice President and Director of Economic Studies, duties for this position include a) general research assistance, including literature searches, and other research-adjacent tasks; b) drafting working papers, blogs and other publications; and c) factchecking various publications activity. Of particular note, this role will provide the opportunity to provide research assistance to a wide range of scholars in the program, and will offer the opportunity to gain expose to a broad set of topics in economics and economic policy. 

To read the full job description and apply, please see the job posting.

Additional Information

This position is best suited to those who have received an undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, or Public Policy; or a bachelor's degree in another social science field with a minor in Economics. Preferred start date is as soon as possible, no later than January 2027.

Please read and follow all application procedures carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

A complete application will include ALL of the following items:

• Current resume and position-specific cover letter
• A copy of your latest (unofficial) undergraduate transcript (and a graduate transcript if applicable). If you are submitting an international transcript, please be sure to include a Grade Key.
• One writing sample (research-based product)