Research Assistant, Healthcare and Budget Policy

Overview

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with our healthcare and budget policy experts. These experts study a wide variety of issues pertaining to healthcare policy, the federal budget, and entitlement program reform. The anticipated start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Responsibilities include supporting research by editing and contributing to scholarly papers, articles, op-eds, and books and creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables. Non-research responsibilities involve coordinating events, assisting scholars with administrative tasks, and aiding in the promotion of AEI’s scholarly activities.

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in healthcare and public policy and experience with research.

AEI offers a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, unofficial academic transcripts, and 500-word writing sample with their online application.

Responsibilities

• Primary Responsibilities:
• • Support research through data retrieval and analysis.
  • Conduct literature reviews of various national and international publications.
  • Edit and contribute to scholarly papers. Edit and draft articles and op-eds aimed at a more general audience.
  • Monitor federal and state health policy changes and track emerging healthcare markets.
• Secondary Responsibilities:
• • Summarize selected articles and reports.
  • Create and format charts, graphic displays, and tables.
  • Provide administrative support for scholars.
  • Coordinate public and private events on behalf of scholars.
  • Draft AEI’s monthly health policy newsletter, Vital Signs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions at AEI

• The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
• Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; previous internship experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public health, public policy, political science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in health policy, including past research or academic experiences.
• Proficiency in Excel in required; proficiency in Stata and R is preferred.
• An understanding of federal healthcare programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) and policymaking processes is preferred.

Benefits AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays); 12 days of paid sick leave; paid family leave; medical and dental coverage, in addition to a health savings account; medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts; a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI, among other benefits. For more information, you can see a full summary of our benefits at

Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities; a candidate’s full-time, applicable work experience; key skills and qualifications; and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full-time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.