Temporary Project Management Research Assistant (Internship)

UL Urban Crime LabWho We Are: In cities across the country, people face high rates of gun violence, under-resourced schools, and social harms associated with the criminal justice system - all of which disproportionately impact people of color. These inequalities have profound consequences on public safety and opportunity. As a society we have failed to address these challenges, in part, because of our lack of understanding of the most effective and cost-effective solutions that can have a real impact on people’s lives. We believe that rigorous research can help. The University of Chicago Crime Lab and Education Lab partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test, and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice. Our mission is to combine world-class data science and research, in partnership with government agencies, to substantially improve the effectiveness of the public sector and achieve impact at scale. To learn more about the Crime Lab and Education Lab, visit https://urbanlabs.uchicago.edu/labs/crime. The Role: The Temporary Research Assistant summer internship is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of social policy research and to develop research skills. This position will be full-time for approximately 30 hours per week.

• Assist with project implementation tasks such as notetaking, documenting project activities, preparing meeting agendas and other materials, managing internal team communication.
• Conduct literature reviews of relevant policy and research topics.
• Writing, formatting, and editing reports and works for dissemination.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Performs other related tasks as necessary.

• Interest in and aptitude for developing practical understanding of social policy research required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to synthesize multiple sources required.
• Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Sound critical thinking skills required.
• Knowledge of the substantive policy area strongly preferred.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Significant progress towards a degree in a social science discipline such as economics, public policy, or sociology strongly preferred.

• Relevant research or coursework experience in basic research concepts and methods required.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

• Resume
• Statement of interest
• References

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