Director, Data & Democracy Research Initiative
Core
Director of a research initiative applying mathematical and computational tools to the study of democracy, serving as the public face and intellectual partner to the PI.
Role type
Senior IC research director / program director
Builds
Research partnerships, policy recommendations, public narratives, and consulting capabilities for democracy and voting rights.
Domain
Political science / democracy research / public policy
Deliverable
research | product features
Required skills
strategic communication, partnership management, grant writing, program administration, stakeholder engagement, project management, data analysis, policy advocacy
Preferred skills
domain fluency in democracy/voting rights, relationship building, interdisciplinary curiosity, self-direction, discretion
Technologies
Python
Responsibilities
Advance DDRI's mission in democratic representation; manage lab professional staff and operations; identify and manage external engagement opportunities; lead grant proposal development; oversee fundraising; lead consulting projects with civic partners; disseminate research findings to public audiences; establish relationships with NGOs, governments, and advocacy groups; actively participate in research projects as a co-author.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities