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We are a research lab at William & Mary's Global Research Institute of over 35 faculty and staff with a track record of successfully managing more than 100 grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements worth more than $75 million over the last 20 years. We are economists, political scientists, computational geographers, software engineers, program evaluators, policy analysts, media and communications professionals, and more. See below for opportunities to join our growing team!
Career opportunities: Openings for full-time positions will be posted below as available. Any positions with AidData that are active in the William & Mary Employment Opportunities portal are open and receiving applications. Submitted applications are assessed to short-list individuals; candidates invited for an interview will be notified.
Student opportunities: Opportunities for paid internships and research assistantships in spring 2025 at AidData for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates will be posted below as available. Student opportunities may be in-person, remote, or a combination of the two. Currently, we are only able to hire interns physically located in the United States.
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Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities
Student Opportunities
About Working at AidData
Headquartered in Williamsburg, Virginia at the Global Research Institute at William & Mary—the second oldest college in the U.S. and a "Public Ivy" research university—AidData offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package for full-time positions, including comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance; retirement plans; gym access; a tuition waiver program; a flexible work schedule; and more.
At AidData, you will join world-class development professionals in solving challenging development questions. You will work together with colleagues from diverse disciplines, including economics, political science, public policy, international development, geography, environmental science, and computer science.
AidData is a learning organization, so in addition to helping your colleagues get smarter, you will gain first-hand experience in cutting-edge approaches to data and development. As a member of a research lab, you will be exposed to randomized control trials, customized coding systems, geospatial impact evaluations, elite surveys, and policy uptake initiatives. In addition to the opportunity to take university courses at William & Mary for free, professional development is encouraged and facilitated through interaction with policymakers and established academics, as well as funding for professional development activities like conferences and trainings.
AidData prioritizes impact and collaboration, and you will be empowered with the tools, training, and flexibility you need to pursue projects that will allow you to leverage your strengths and interests. Whether on a walking meeting to discuss a next-gen geospatial impact evaluation or over lunch on the porch by the magnolia tree, your colleagues will be an invaluable source of ideas, learning, and fun.
Williamsburg and the surrounding areas offer a high quality of life at a low cost of living. Staff enjoy short commutes (for some of the team, less than five minutes!); extensive rivers, woods, and trails for outdoor recreation; and great colleagues who after work hold weekly walks, join trivia nights at local craft breweries, and organize trips to Richmond for restaurant explorations and happy hours.
Equal Opportunity Employment
William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching, and service missions of the university. William & Mary is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
