Job Description
About the Baker Institute:
Founded in 1993, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is one of the premier nonpartisan public policy research organizations in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, and staff. The institute collaborates with experts from academia, government, media, business, and nongovernmental and private organizations.
Position Summary:
The Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy seeks a Policy Research Specialist to support rigorous, policy-relevant research on U.S.-Mexico issues. Reporting to the Center’s leadership and working closely with fellows, scholars, and research staff, the Policy Research Specialist will help design, execute, and communicate empirical research projects related to trade, migration, public security and the rule of law, economic development, governance, and related binational policy issues. In short, the successful candidate will be able to turn empirical research into clear, compelling policy insights.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and a resume in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of the application. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not successfully convert attachments in Word format.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have strong applied analytical experience and will be able to move confidently from raw data collection to clear and insightful data presentation. The successful candidate will not only crunch numbers but also translate complex empirical findings into accurate, accessible products for policy, academic, institutional, and public audiences.
Workplace Location:
This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person on campus. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Annual Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
About the Baker Institute:
Founded in 1993, Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy is one of the premier nonpartisan public policy research organizations in the country. As an integral part of Rice University, the Baker Institute has a strong track record of achievement based on the work of its fellows, scholars, and staff. The institute collaborates with experts from academia, government, media, business, and nongovernmental and private organizations.
Position Summary:
The Claudio X. González Center for the U.S. and Mexico at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy seeks a Policy Research Specialist to support rigorous, policy-relevant research on U.S.-Mexico issues. Reporting to the Center’s leadership and working closely with fellows, scholars, and research staff, the Policy Research Specialist will help design, execute, and communicate empirical research projects related to trade, migration, public security and the rule of law, economic development, governance, and related binational policy issues. In short, the successful candidate will be able to turn empirical research into clear, compelling policy insights.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
All interested applicants must attach a cover letter and a resume in PDF format in the Supporting Documents section of the application. Please note that the applicant tracking system does not successfully convert attachments in Word format.
Ideal Candidate Statement:
The ideal candidate will have strong applied analytical experience and will be able to move confidently from raw data collection to clear and insightful data presentation. The successful candidate will not only crunch numbers but also translate complex empirical findings into accurate, accessible products for policy, academic, institutional, and public audiences.
Workplace Location:
This position is exclusively on-site, requiring all duties to be performed in person on campus. Per Rice policy 440 , work arrangements may be subject to change.
Annual Hiring Range: $60,000 - $65,000. *Exempt (salaried) positions under FLSA are not eligible for overtime.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- In lieu of the education requirement, additional related experience beyond what is required may be substituted on an equivalent year-for-year basis.