Research Assistant, Civil Service

Niskanen Center

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    • Conducting deep research on historical documents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