Graduate Research Assistant

About the Role

The Council is seeking a detail-oriented and data-savvy Graduate Research Assistant to support ongoing research and policy initiatives. This part-time role (5–10 hours per week) is ideal for a current doctoral student interested in criminal justice data, policy, or applied research. The position is fully remote, offers flexible scheduling, and reports directly to the Policy Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data updates for CCJ’s descriptive data products
• Support the research team with data and research-related tasks, as needed

• Current enrollment in a graduate program (public policy, criminology, sociology, social work, data science, or related field required); enrollment in a doctoral program preferred
• Familiarity with criminal justice data sources and concepts
• Experience with basic quantitative analysis; familiarity with Excel and Stata is essential, Tableau a plus
• Strong research and writing skills, including the ability to synthesize literature quickly
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a remote setting

A graduate research assistantship with the Council on Criminal Justice provides valuable opportunities to enhance your research skills and expand your professional network. The graduate research assistant will be paid an hourly rate within a range of $25 - $35 per hour, commensurate with experience.

About the Council

The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that advances understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. Through independent research, convenings, and policy development, the Council serves as a trusted catalyst for progress, grounded in facts and evidence.