Public policy

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Independent Funding Available, Potential for UROP Funding, Potential for Work-Study Funding

Overview

The Institute for Equity in Child Opportunity & Healthy Development at Boston University School of Social Work is seeking a research assistant to support analyses of public policies that support immigrant families. The main study is exploring strategies to advance state-level tax credits that are inclusive of children in immigrant families, and it will involve literature reviews, data estimates, and policy simulations.

Key responsibilities include:
– Contributing to literature reviews on policy history and implementation
– Compiling data on policy design, benefits, and effects
– Researching state policy campaigns and coalitions
– Contributing to fact sheets and reports

Qualifications
– Interest in public policy design and analysis
– Interest in child wellbeing, immigrant families, and/or child and family policy
– Excellent analytical and organizational skills
– Strong writing skills
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Experience with data visualizations a plus

Requirements
– Commitment of 8-10 hours per week for the spring semester
– Attend weekly check-in meetings with faculty mentor or research team
– Ability to synthesize complex information and meet deadlines

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in policy research within a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, a short letter detailing interest and relevant experience, and contact information for one reference to Dr. Acevedo-Garcia (dacevedo@bu.edu) and Leah Shafer (lshafer@bu.edu). Applications are due by Monday, November 24. Selected candidates will be invited for an interview.