Research and Data Quality Fellow

Make your mark on the future of work and join Catalyst, a mission-driven organization advancing gender equity in workplaces around the world.

About us

Since the 1960s, Catalyst has been at the forefront of making workplaces inclusive for all. We empower organizations to create systemic change through cutting-edge research, global communities, and actionable solutions.

As workplaces evolve, we continue to meet the moment, helping companies navigate challenges and seize opportunities for progress.

Who we are

Catalyst is a global organization with headquarters in New York and cohorts in Canada and Europe. Our agile workforce thrives on collaboration and delivers meaningful results from all over the world.

Our mission inspires us every day: to make workplaces work for women. Because when workplaces work for women, they work for everyone. Guided by our core values — Respect, Collaboration, Accountability, and Impact — we create a culture where innovation thrives and meaningful change happens.

Who we work with

Catalyst works with organizations around the world to create more inclusive, equitable workplaces. Our Supporter network spans 42 industries across 14 countries, representing 24 million employees worldwide.

TITLE: Research and Data Quality Fellow

DEPARTMENT: Product; Research

REPORTS TO: Sr Director, Research 

LOCATION: Remote, either based in Ontario Canada or United States

HRLY RATE:  $28.85 per hr 

SUMMARY OF TEAM: 

Catalyst research is the foundation of all our solutions for creating equitable workplaces. We examine today’s work environments and employees’ experiences in them using a rigorous and innovative research approach. We use fact-based, scientific methods—including survey data from across the globe and large-scale field studies—to explore barriers and measure success. We deliver primary and secondary research, tools, and knowledge products in three main areas: attract, retain, & advance women from the frontline to the c-suite, allyship & advocacy to close gender gaps, and create inclusive cultures and support wellbeing

Come join a fun, flexible and interdisciplinary team with a passion for open dialogue, learning, and living our values. We value accountability, collaboration, and creative problem-solving, and leverage those to achieve business goals. Our Research & Data Innovation Lab is a hub for primary research, and you will play an integral role as a contributing member of the team.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The part-time Research Fellow supports the research team in maintaining and delivering rigorous research reports and tools. In this role they will manage and support the fact-checking process for all content being produced by the Research team. This includes assessing the integrity of supporting literature citations, as well as the appropriateness and accuracy of all statistical tests. In addition, the research fellow may support a variety of tasks outside the fact-checking process, including development and review of new research reports and tools. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Conducts in-depth literature reviews: annotates and summarizes articles; organizes literature thematically, drawing out important trends; and presents findings to the Research team and/or others at Catalyst. 
  Manages and cleans databases and tracking systems.
• May participate in developing, testing, and administering of surveys and/or other instruments.
• Drafts sections of reports and/or working papers as well as presentation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Assists Research team with project work, as available and applicable.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: 

• This position requires a M.A. or M.S. (or equivalent), preferably in social science, career development, social work, psychology, business, or public administration/public policy. Doctoral students and post-doctoral candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in applied social science research; has considerable experience with conducting literature reviews and academic writing.
• Proficiency with predictive analytic techniques.
• Experience with SPSS a must.
• Knowledge of other statistical packages such as R or Python is advantageous.
• Organizes information effectively; can manage multiple projects, solve problems, and meet firm deadlines.
• Expertise in equity and inclusion, inclusive work cultures, future of work, gender and race in the workplace, or other applied social science background is a plus.
• Has the ability and flexibility to work effectively with colleagues across various departments and job levels.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Functions effectively in a team-based virtual working environment as well as independently.

**This position is temporary and does not cover tuition, nor benefits**

Equal Employment Opportunity

Catalyst expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, culture, religion, marital and family status, current unemployment status, physical and mental abilities, age, veteran status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. Improper interference with the ability of Catalyst’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. 

Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to these protected categories. No potential candidates or employees will receive different treatment as relates to employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, advancement, termination, layoff, rehire, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Catalyst is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact jobs@catalyst.org

Catalyst is an organization increasingly representative of the varied races and ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations, religious and political beliefs, and abilities that comprise our world. Catalyst focuses on attracting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent because it makes us more effective, high-performing, creative, and resilient. If you are passionate about our mission, highly skilled in your field, and looking for a place where you can bring all of yourself to work, we want you. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.