Subject: Two Job Openings: Full-Time and Part-Time Political Methodologists
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Progressive Clarity is hiring two political methodologists to take part
in our cutting-edge
work for progressive candidates and non-profit organizations.<span
style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>One
job opening is for a full-time position, and the other is for a
part-time position.<br>
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Progressive Clarity is a consulting and research firm that
works with progressive clients, ranging from political candidates to
nonprofit
organizations.<span style=""> </span>We develop analytical models
of political behavior: voting, volunteership, and financial
contributions.<span style=""> </span>We rigorously calibrate and test
our models, conducting
field experiments when no existing data is available.<span style=""> </span>We
then apply these models in strategic
analyses and microtargeted outreach efforts help our progressive
clients win
election and mobilize supporters for legislative change. <br>
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An ideal candidate has their PhD or is A.B.D. in political
science, computer science, or a related field, with a strong focus on
empirical
methodology.<span style=""> </span>We employ a suite of
technologies, including traditional statistical modeling, data-mining,
and agent-based
simulation and optimization, and are looking for individuals who have
expertise
in one or more of these areas. <span style=""> </span>Candidates
will have the opportunity to learn
and develop new techniques, as well as applying their existing skills.<span
style=""> </span>
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Experience with political or issue advocacy campaigns is a
plus, as is knowledge of the academic literature on voting and civic
engagement. <span style=""> </span>We strongly believe in producing
academic publications, and welcome individuals who are insightful,
creative
writers interested in publishing. <br>
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Salaries are competitive and commensurate with
experience.<span style=""> </span>We are located in downtown <st1:City
w:st="on">Washington</st1:City> <st1:State w:st="on">DC</st1:State>,
near <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Metro</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>.<span
style=""> </span>We would consider hiring a short-term person
for the summer, for an especially good candidate.
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Please contact Chris Hertz at <a
href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a>
with
a copy of your CV.<span style=""> </span>More information
about Progressive Clarity is available at <a
href="http://www.progressiveclarity.com/">www.progressiveclarity.com</a>.<span
style=""> </span><span style=""> </span>Positions are open
immediately, but candidates
can start work at the end of the academic year. <br>
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Progressive Clarity
1100 H St. NW Suite 940 Washington DC 20005
<a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:[log in to unmask]">[log in to unmask]</a>
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.progressiveclarity.com">http://www.progressiveclarity.com</a>
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