Join Our Team

The Institute for Family Studies (IFS) seeks motivated, talented men and women dedicated to strengthening marriage and family life and advancing the well-being of children through research and public education.

Note: These positions are in-person.

TO APPLY  

Please use the form below to submit the following application materials as one PDF

If you are looking for a new challenge in a supportive environment, contact us at info@ifstudies.org.

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

Research Fellow

Title: Research Fellow

Reports to: IFS Director of Research, Wendy Wang.

This is a full-time position.

General Purpose: The Institute for Family Studies is looking for a social scientist who is adept at analyzing large data sets--e.g., the General Social Survey and the NLSY97--and has graduate training in sociology, economics, psychology or statistics. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Research Fellow will

  • support all major research projects
  • support all survey development
  • ensure statistical excellence throughout the organization,
  • produce an annual research project of his or her own, and
  • work closely with our Founding Senior Fellow, Brad Wilcox.

Qualifications:  The ideal candidate is:

  • adept at analyzing and visualizing data sets
  • knowledgeable about marriage and family research
  • has strong communication skills
  • willing to work in Charlottesville, Virginia
  • committed to strengthening marriage and families

Education: Candidates should have a Master’s or Ph.D.

Pay: Commensurate with experience.

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Contact

Interested in learning more about the work of the Institute for Family Studies? Please feel free to contact us by using your preferred method detailed below.
 

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 1502
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 253-5011

info@ifstudies.org

Media Inquiries

For media inquiries, contact Chris Bullivant (chris@ifstudies.org).

We encourage members of the media interested in learning more about the people and projects behind the work of the Institute for Family Studies to get started by perusing our "Media Kit" materials.

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