Research Assistant, Civil Service
Niskanen Center
Washington, DC, USA
USD 2k-2k / month
Posted on Feb 11, 2026
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Seeking a motivated, self-directed, part-time research assistant to support a project on civil service reform.
Description
Description:
- Seeking a motivated, self-directed, part-time research assistant to support a project on civil service reform by:
- Conducting deep research on historical documents
- Preparing literature reviews on key topics in public administration and related business literature
- Identifying case studies and potential proof points
- The ideal candidate would be able to work with some oversight to prepare high-quality research reports. Prior academic or professional familiarity with topics related to public administration or management is highly preferred.
Application:
- We will assess applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
- We would like applicants to combine into one PDF:
- resume
- cover letter for why you would be a good fit for the position
- optional writing sample
Salary
$2,000 - $2,000 per month