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PN3 will hire Valentina Diaz Casterta into this role at $20/hr for 20 hours per week. Full fingerprint waiver on the way.

Data Research Assistant (Temp) 

Job Description Summary: 

The Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center is a policy research group at the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University under the direction of Dr. Cynthia Osborne. The Policy Impact Center aims to be the go-to resource for actionable evidence for state policy leaders as they develop and implement the most effective policies that ensure children get off to a strong start and thrive. Visit the Policy Impact Center at pn3policy.org for more information on our work.  

For Fall 2025, the Policy Impact Center is hiring a temporary Data Research Assistant to support the work of the Data and Analysis Team, which: 

• Analyzes and visualizes demographic and outcome data from several large nationally representative datasets for the annual Prenatal-to-3 State Policy Roadmap. 

• Maintains the Policy Impact Calculator, a microsimulation of resources available to a minimum wage worker with 2 children in all 50 states and DC. 

• Develops data and data processes for the Center’s data warehouse. 

• Builds data sets with longitudinal data on state policy implementation and parameters.  

General Notes: 

This position reports functionally and administratively to staff within the Data and Analysis Team. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse environment to continue to build a strong and equitable prenatal-to-3 system of care.  

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