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“...make an important difference in social policy.”

“The driving force behind MDRC is a conviction that reliable evidence, well communicated, can make an important difference in social policy.” — Gordon L. Berlin President

Overview

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of low-income people? Join the diverse and multidisciplinary teams at MDRC. We offer our staff a unique blend of rigorous research projects, hands-on involvement in real programs, and the chance to help turn research findings into better policies and programs.

Showcase Positions

Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
MDRC is seeking a social scientist with expertise in developmental psychology or related disciplines to conduct research in our Family Well-Being and Children’s Development policy area...

Senior Editor
MDRC is seeking a Senior Editor with excellent copyediting and writing skills to be a key member of its Publications Department, which produces 25-35 research reports and other publications per year....

“MDRC is a rare organization that matches its passion for rigorous analysis with an equally passionate commitment to improve the lives of low-income people.”

— William Julius Wilson

Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor
John F. Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University

Job Listings (13 results)

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Title / Description

Finance Department

Accountant
The position will primarily be responsible for assisting with invoicing process, preparing bank reconciliations, and assisting with accounting analyses....

Policy Research and Evaluation Department

Technical Researchers
MDRC seeks technical researchers to join our public policy research organization. Technical researchers help MDRC maintain the highest standards of data quality and integrity....

Welfare and Barriers to Employment

Technical Research Assistant/Analyst
MDRC is seeking a Technical Research Assistant/Analyst to join researchers engaged in a national study, funded by the Social Security Administration, which aims to improve the health and employment opportunities for new recipients of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits....

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