Resident Research Fellow

About the role

The Resident Research Fellow will conduct original research in a relevant field and work to disseminate those findings via external thought leadership activities, as well as provide input and research on internal, cross-team strategies and areas of interest.

We anticipate that the Fellow will work on projects of interest and relevance to Siegel’s program areas, broadly defined, which include education, work, and infrastructure, as well as the trends shaping the impact of technology on society that cut across these areas.

Responsibilities

• Undertake original research in one or more areas of interest to Siegel
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant topics, and synthesize findings
• Work in partnership with colleagues to help develop research agendas related to Siegel’s inquiry questions, as aligned with Siegel’s inquiry-driven approach to grantmaking
• Provide thoughtful feedback based on research findings and field learning to contribute to shaping organizational strategy
• Prepare research reports, articles, presentations, and other publications that elevate Siegel’s research or the findings from our grantees
• Plan and execute convenings with external partners
• Prepare research summaries for a variety of audiences
• Synthesize learnings from the research and collaborate with colleagues to uncover interesting opportunities at the intersection of our interest areas and topics for further exploration
• Facilitate internal learning from research grantee relationships
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ideal candidates would have or expect to soon complete a PhD level course of study conducting research in a relevant field (see above); though we would also consider candidates with a masters degree or equivalent experience if research interests are aligned with one or more of our interest areas.
• Intellectual curiosity and a willingness to explore adjacent fields of study
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate technical and complex research to more understandable forms
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Additional experience in an organization that conducts or disseminates research is a plus.

Special Note

In your Cover Letter, please let us know why you are interested in this role.

Salary & Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is $88,000 yearly plus a bonus with a target of 10% base salary. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email recruiting@siegelendowment.org.