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Research Assistant

Position Description: The Center on the Developing Child currently has two openings for graduate students to take part in a policy-relevant study examining how programs delivered between the prenatal period and age five improve outcomes for children and provide effective support for parents. Specifically, we are looking for students to assist in the collection and review of existing early childhood program evaluations.  Join an exceptional team of faculty members and graduate students, led by Hiro Yoshikawa, Ph.D. (Harvard University), Greg Duncan, Ph.D. (University of California, Irvine), Katherine Magnuson, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin), and Sai Ma, Ph.D., M.Phil. (Johns Hopkins University).  

This is a paid position with flexible hours.  We are looking for someone to work 12 - 20 hours/week for the academic year or longer.

Qualifications: Enrollment in a master's degree program in education, public policy, or related area is required. Experience in program evaluation preferred. 

To Apply: Please send a CV or resume to the Project Director, Holly Schindler, at holly_schindler@harvard.edu