Research Associate

About the Company

Siegel Family Endowment (Siegel) is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society. Siegel supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society, focusing on Learning, Work, and Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Manage research projects, tracking status and findings
• Support literature reviews on relevant topics
• Help develop research agendas aligned with Siegel’s inquiry-driven approach
• Assist in managing potential research grantee pipelines and proposals
• Prepare research summaries and synthesize learnings for various audiences
• Assist with writing white papers and other publications
• Plan and execute convenings with external partners

Requirements

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in research conduction or dissemination
• Experience researching the impact of emerging technologies (e.g., generative AI, social media)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit, philanthropy, or academic fields
• Master’s degree in a relevant field