Graduate Fellow

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on data policy and evidence-based policymaking topics within assigned program area.
• Support project execution and contribute to policy recommendations and strategic insights.
• Draft research summaries, policy briefs, blog posts, fact sheets, and other written materials that address timely issues of relevance to the Data Foundation and key stakeholders.
• Assist with stakeholder engagement and consultation activities.
• Contribute to white papers, articles, and the development of policy options on issues related to data and evidence use.
• Support events sponsored by the Data Foundation to provide accessible dialogue about relevant concepts and issues.
• Participate in collaborative projects with Data Foundation staff and fellows.
• Contribute to organizational efforts to identify emerging needs, priorities, and opportunities in assigned portfolio.

Skillset

• Current or recent graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. or Master’s degree in relevant fields, including but not limited to public policy, data science, public health, public administration, climate and environment, economics, statistics, evaluation, policy analysis, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated interest in the Data Foundation’s mission and core issue areas.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, particularly through written materials and in presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Strong research and analytical skills with demonstrated fluency in research methods.
• Knowledge of or interest in data policy, evidence-informed policymaking, program evaluation and evaluation policy, climate mitigation and environmental policy, food insecurity policy, transparency, or related areas.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects in both collaborative and independent situations.
• Self-motivated, creative, and organized with ability to meet deadlines.
• Support for the core values of the Data Foundation.