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Looking to further develop your research and analytic skills outside of the classroom? Passionate about social policy? Want to work on exciting projects in a fast-paced work environment?

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center has Professional Research Assistant positions available for Summer and Fall 2026.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is a policy research group at Peabody College under the direction of Dr. Cynthia Osborne. The Policy Impact Center aims to be the go-to resource for actionable evidence for state policy leaders as they develop and implement the most effective policies that ensure children get off to a strong start and thrive. Visit the Policy Impact Center at pn3policy.org for more information on our work.

The Policy Impact Center has Professional Research Assistant positions available across two teams: Policy and Research and Evaluation (R&E). Detailed program descriptions for each team are below.

POSITION DESCRIPTION Policy Professional Research Assistants will:

• Gain valuable research and policy skills working closely with experienced researchers.

• Provide research support to staff and faculty researchers, including collecting and synthesizing rigorous policy and program research, tracking legislative, administrative, and implementation progress for policies and programs, and assisting with primary and secondary data collection.

• Assist with policy data analysis.

• Contribute to writing policy briefs, evidence reviews, and research reports.

• Attend and take quality notes at relevant webinars, meetings, and events.

• Provide other support as needed.

R&E Professional Research Assistants will:

• Provide research support to faculty and staff researchers.

• Gain valuable research and program evaluation skills working closely with experienced researchers.

• Support and participate in data collection, including instrument design and management.

• Assist with data analysis, as skills and experience allow.

• Contribute extensively to writing policy briefs and reports.

• Attend and take quality notes at relevant webinars, meetings, and events.

• Other tasks and support as needed.

Qualifications and Terms of Employment are listed in the attached job description.

To be considered for a PRA position, please submit:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Policy Impact Center PRA Application Form (attached)

Complete application materials should be sent to Heaven at Heaven.Woldai@Vanderbilt.Edu. The application deadline is Friday, March 6. Competitive candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.