The Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) is Washington, D.C.’s premier institute dedicated to applying a true and full account of the human person to contemporary questions of politics, law, and culture, in pursuit of America’s civic and cultural renewal.

We seek a full-time, in-person Research Assistant for our Bioethics, Technology, and Human Flourishing Program. The position requires working Mondays through Thursdays in EPPC’s office, located between Farragut Square and Dupont Circle, and reports to EPPC Fellow Clare Morell.

Founded in 1976, EPPC works with Americans at every level of society, advising both policymakers and religious leaders, engaging the courts and the education system, and informing parents and others who influence culture. Through the work of our three dozen scholars, we equip Americans who cherish our founding ideals and intellectual heritage to think through the most pressing ethical, political, and cultural questions of our time.

EPPC’s Bioethics, Technology, and Human Flourishing Program explores how emerging technologies and medical advances can both support and undermine human dignity. Clare Morell, now well established as an influential scholar in technology policy, is consulted on a weekly basis by regulators, legislators, educators, and other public policy experts. Her award-winning book, The Tech Exit, was published by Penguin Random House in June of 2025 and was a bestseller in several categories.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Clare Morell with research, including but not limited to conducting primary and secondary source research, analyzing public policy, building data dashboards, producing charts and graphic displays, and preparing research memos, Congressional testimony, and background notes for meetings and media appearances
  • Assist Clare Morell with writing, including but not limited to drafting and editing policy reports, opinion pieces, journal essays, and posts for her Substack
  • Manage Clare Morell’s schedule, correspondence, travel, participation in the events of other organizations, and media appearances
  • Manage EPPC’s participation in state legislative efforts to protect children online, responding to correspondence from state legislators and state policy groups, taking calls with legislative staff, and coordinating with other organizations on model bills
  • Represent EPPC in various coalitions with policy organizations and other groups by participating in regular coalition calls and working groups, managing and tracking all correspondence with coalition members and responding to requests
  • Attend meetings on Capitol Hill and at D.C.-area think tanks to represent EPPC and keep apprised of efforts relevant to Clare Morell’s work;
  • Build relationships with the staff of Capitol Hill and Executive Branch offices, making staff aware of recent policy products or publications from EPPC relevant to their work, offering feedback and advice on policy items as requested, and planning joint efforts to support their work;
  • Work with EPPC’s Director of Communications to promote Clare Morell’s work
  • Receive and complete other assignments from Clare Morell as requested

Qualifications

  • A strong understanding of and commitment to EPPC’s mission
  • Two years of experience in a professional environment with research and administrative duties, whether full-time, part-time, or internship; an internship in relevant public policy research and analysis is preferred but not required
  • Experience, or willingness to develop a knowledge and interest, in policy work to protect children from online harms and other areas of Clare Morell’s work
  • Strong organizational habits to ensure that all research, writing, meeting, and organizational tasks are completed in a timely manner
  • Strong writing skills: the ability to write both long-form reports and articles and short, argument-driven opinion pieces
  • Strong research skills and experience: the ability to read, analyze, and synthesize academic and scientific studies
  • Strong communication skills: the ability to represent Clare Morell’s work to government officials and other organizations
  • The ability to advance, with consistent though moderate supervision and in a collegial manner, a substantial number of projects at one time;
  • The ability and willingness to take initiative and ownership and problem-solve, while fully cooperating with Clare Morell and the leadership of the organization;
  • The ability to interact in a professional manner with EPPC scholars, government employees, and others from a range of organizations;
  • Availability for limited travel to other EPPC events (5%).

Evaluation

The Research Assistant will review assignments regularly with Clare Morell, but there will be overall evaluations at 3, 6, and 12 months after the start date, and thereafter every 12 months. The focus of evaluations will be whether the Research Assistant fulfills the responsibilities described above thoughtfully, thoroughly, and on time, while building productive relationships with colleagues inside and partners outside EPPC.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000, and within those limits salary will be commensurate with experience.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including vision and dental, with EPPC covering 100% of reference plan premiums and a health reimbursement arrangement;
  • Twenty (20) days of paid vacation and five (5) days of personal or sick leave each calendar year;
  • All paid federal holidays;
  • After 1 year of employment, enrollment in 403(b) retirement plan with 7% contribution by EPPC;
  • After 1 year of employment, up to 16 weeks of medical and family leave during any 24-month period;
  • Remote work on Fridays;
  • Commuter benefits for those who use WMATA.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter: Rather than repeat information which we can find on your resume, explain why you are a particularly good fit for EPPC
  • A list of three individuals currently active in American public life whom you admire and one-sentence explanations of why you admire them
  • A 500-word writing sample, preferably relevant to Clare Morell’s work
  • Three references with both their email and telephone number and one-sentence explanations of their association with you

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: [email protected].

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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