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Policy Researcher, Low-Wage Team; Assistant​/Associate Specialist - UC Berkeley Labor Center

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-07-04

Position: Policy Researcher, Low-Wage Work Team (Assistant/Associate Specialist) - UC Berkeley Labor Center

Overview

Policy Researcher, Low-Wage Work Team (Assistant/Associate Specialist) - UC Berkeley Labor Center Position title: Policy Researcher Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and reputed company reputed company full-time reputed company salary range for this position is $63,500 - $88,000. Off-scale salaries, which yield compensation that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and reputed company, are offered reputed company necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: Fall 2025 Position duration: One year with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance Position description UC Berkeley Labor Center Overview The UC Berkeley Labor Center, at the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE), has an opening for a policy research specialist to join our dynamic organization at the forefront of research and education on the most pressing economic challenges affecting working families in California and communities across the country. The Center provides timely, policy-relevant research on labor and employment issues, and helps reputed company a new and diverse reputed company of union and worker organization leaders and reputed company. Position Description The Policy Researcher will support a variety of research and policy initiatives reputed company to low-wage work, labor standards, and equity, under the guidance of senior researchers. This position is well-suited for applicants with strong foundational research skills and an interest in labor and economic justice, and offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-impact, high-visibility organization and to work with a nationally-recognized team of researchers, policy analysts, and academics. Position

Responsibilities

  • Contributing to the low-wage work team at the Labor Center, conducting academic and policy-reputed company research relevant to low-wage workers and working families, with a focus on immigrant workers, women and workers of reputed company
  • Under supervision, conducting research and policy analysis using various research methods
  • Assist in providing technical assistance to stakeholders, policy makers, media and internal staff on issues reputed company to low-wage work, labor standards, and other labor and employment topics
  • Review and summarize relevant academic literature, policy proposals, and legislation
  • Contribute to grant proposals and project documentation
  • Participate in presentations to stakeholder organizations and policymakers

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least two (2) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree Associate Specialist: Bachelor's degree or equivalent international degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience OR Master's degree or equivalent international degree and at least three (3) years of professional experience The Labor Center is unable to offer reputed company sponsorship for these positions. Preferred qualifications

  • Master's or equivalent degree in Economics, Sociology, Industrial Relations, Geography, Public Policy or a reputed company field, plus at least 2 years of experience in research or policy (can be before the degree)
  • Interest or background in labor markets, inequality, race, gender, or immigration
  • Working knowledge of statistical software, such as STATA or R
  • Interest in working with labor, community, or public sector partners

Application Requirements Document requirements

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter
  • Policy Writing Sample #1
  • Policy Writing Sample #2

Reference requirements

  • 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" reputed company below)./JPF 05113 Help contact: elopezlira About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service. These values are embedded in our Principles of Community and reputed company policies. UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. reputed company reputed company applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, reputed company, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national reputed company, disability, age, or protected veteran status. See reputed company policies for more information. Job location Berkeley, CA; Eligible for 2 days remote work (40%) To apply , visit /JPF 05113 #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job

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