Careers in Research

Root Cause - Right now Root Cause has an opening posted on Idealist (but not on their Jobs page) for a Consulting Research Associate, which looks perfect for a new grad.

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Public Library of Science - If you love science and the open source movement, then a job at the Public Library of Science would be a perfect fit for you.

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CPWR - If safety research sounds like something that you could dig into, you’re in luck. CPWR has a job/internship for you.

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The School for Field Studies - The School for Field Studies sounds like a really cool educational institution, which is why you might want to consider a job with them.

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Right To Play - Right now, Right to Play’s Jobs page has a number of openings posted. None are explicitly entry level, but there are still a couple worth checking out.

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Sunbelt Software - Sunbelt Software’s jobs aren’t exclusively software related, but most of their opportunities require strong programming skills.

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kgb - Now, if you want to get a job with kgb, you’re going to have to do some serious sleuthing (or maybe you could just spend 50 cents to ask them via text).

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Wolfram Research - Wolfram Research is "one of the world's most respected software companies" and they have a ton of jobs available for new college grads.

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Howcast - Howcast answers a lot of important questions, but they completely missed the boat on one. Why the heck don’t they have a howcast on how to get a job at Howcast?

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Kayak - If you love travel and are fascinated by how search engines work, then a job with Kayak might be the perfect way to begin your career.

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Gravity Tank - Looking for something “meaningfully different” in your job search? Check out Gravity Tank, a Chicago based innovation consulting firm.

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MDRC - MDRC is a non-profit located in New York City and Oakland, CA, and they are at the forefront of the science of doing good.

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Mozilla - One of the coolest things about working at a company like Mozilla is how many people they reach. That's why you should check out their entry level jobs.

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Battelle Memorial Institute - Battelle has 127 jobs open in 5 areas of focus - Energy, Health & Life Sciences, National Security & Defense, Laboratory Management, and Community & Education.

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Council on Foreign Relations - The need for understanding foreign policy isn’t going anywhere, so I think the Council on Foreign Relations is going to continue to be an exciting place to be.

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Bureau of Engraving and Printing - If you don't believe the saying that "money can't make you happy," then you might be well suited for a job with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.

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NOAA - Right now NOAA has 63 jobs posted in fields ranging from Computer Science to Fisheries Biology and from Program Specialist to Service Hydrologist.

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Inventables - If you’re fascinated by materials and love innovation, then a job at Inventables is just what you’re probably looking for.

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The National Academies - The National Academies advise our federal government on a wide range of scientific topics. If you have a background in science, you should check out their jobs.

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Adchemy - Most of Adchemy's jobs require a strong technical background with advanced degrees, but there are a couple of positions that might be suitable for new grads.

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Jump Associates - So how do you land a gig at Jump Associates? You have to go through their "Externship Program." It's the only way to land a job with this growth strategy firm.

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Hammerhead Sleds - Hammerhead Sleds is a Vermont based sled manufacturing company and they're making some of the coolest big kid sleds you've ever seen.

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Hedge Fund Research - If you’ve learned a lot about researching companies, why not translate those skills to a Research Analyst position with Hedge Fund Research?

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Vera Institute of Justice - Vera Institute of Justice's wants “justice systems that are fairer, more humane, and more effective for everyone,” and they’re hiring to help make it happen.

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Pew Research Center - If you love data, then a job at Pew Research Center in Washington, DC might be a wise career choice for you.

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TechCrunch - TechCrunch is THE blog when it comes to learning about web startups. Right now they have two or three openings that are perfect for entry level job seekers.

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MediaVest - We got a tip from a MediaVest employee that they’re still doing a lot of entry level hiring despite the economic fears, and MediaVest’s Jobs page backs that up.

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AnswerLab - AnswerLab is currently hiring an entry level Associate Consultant (Quantitative), Online Customer Experience and Market Research in their San Francisco office.

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Visde - We’re not going to lead you on - getting an entry level job at Visde is probably a longshot, but that doesn\'t mean it isn\'t worth trying for.

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GoodGuide - GoodGuide, located in San Francisco, CA, doesn’t offer a lot of information on their Jobs page, but they do have listings of positions that they’re hiring for.

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ProCon.org - ProCon’s researchers are the people who put together the pages on their site topics. They need to hire another one in their Santa Monica, CA office.

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Adaptive Path - If lack of usability drives you nuts, a job at Adaptive Path might be a great way to stay sane. Only one full-time position is available, but it looks fantastic.

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Exponent - If you want to work for Exponent but are just finishing up undergrad, then you better start thinking about graduate school - their jobs are worth the wait.

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National Public Radio - Since most people who will end up working for NPR, probably listen to NPR, we're going to jump right into their entry-level jobs for new college grads.

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Transportation Learning Center - So what kind of jobs does the Transportation Learning Center offer? Right now they’re looking for an Office / Program Assistant. This is an entry-level position

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The Innocence Project - We don’t cover many law related entry-level jobs here on One Day, One Job, but The Innocence Project has a number of opportunities for new college graduates.

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Great Place to Work Institute - An entry-level job at the Great Place to Work Institute would be an awesome opportunity - assuming that they practice what they preach.

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Ziba Design - Ziba’s Careers page says they’re always looking for great design talent, and they’re open to unsolicited resumes and portfolios.

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MindShare - MindShare does a great job of listing what experience is needed for jobs, and whether or not a position is well suited to a new college grad.

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Freedom from Hunger - If you want to be a part of an organization that is at the forefront of hunger relief, then Freedom from Hunger is perfect for you. They have 3 entry-level jobs

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Carnegie Corporation of New York - The Carnegie Corporation currently has three job openings. One is definitely entry-level, and another could probably be seen as such for the right person.

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Chicago Botanic Garden - The Chicago Botanic Garden has a wide variety of employment opportunities for new college grads. The three focuses are collections, education, and research

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New York Structural Biology Center - The New York Structural Biology Center is offering entry-level jobs as a Technician for new college grads who majored in Biology, Chemistry or Physics.

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Gallup - Based in Washington, D.C., Gallup studies how people behave and leverages what they learn to help businesses be better at what they do.

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Common Core - Common Core is a non-profit located in Washington, D.C. that wants every student to graduate high school with a broader understanding of the world.

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Federal Reserve Board - Based in Washington, D.C., the Federal Reserve Board oversees the 12 District Reserve Banks and would be a great if you'd like a career in the financial sector.

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American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research - Based in Washington, D.C., the AEI is "dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare.”

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Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - Located in NYC, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center has put itself at the forefront of the cancer battle for almost 125 years.

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Honda R&D - With it's U.S. headquarters in Torrance, CA, Honda is one of those car companies that is successfully investing effort into research and development.

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ESPN - Headquartered in Bristol, Connecticut, ESPN is any sports fan's dream place to land a career, so if you love sports, why not check it out?

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