Research Assistant

ADL is the leading anti-hate organization in the world. Founded in 1913 to protect the Jewish people, ADL works to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and secure justice and fair treatment to all. In the face of rising antisemitism and extremism, we protect, advocate, and educate, through a mix of programs and services using the latest innovations and technology, and seek to create a world without hate. More at www.adl.org.  

The Research Assistant is responsible for assisting the Associate Director of Research with the population, management, and auditing of key datasets.

• Entering a high volume of data collected from multiple independent sources.
• Maintaining and organizing repositories of data according to COE guidelines to ensure data accessibility.
• Regularly auditing, reviewing and deduplicating data to ensure readiness for major report releases and for regular updates of ADL’s public facing databases.
• Conduct and meticulously document research, investigate and monitor extremist movements, groups and individuals and related activity through primary and secondary public sources.
• Respond to research requests from COE staff and regional requests for help as needed.

This job description provides a general overview of the role and its key responsibilities. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and ADL reserves the right to assign additional tasks as needed.

• Significant experience utilizing data management software and technology.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity and interest in specific extremist-related subject area of concern to ADL to enable appropriate taxonomy and categorization of data.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams.
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• The ideal candidate has several years’ experience with research, data entry, and complex data sets in an academic or professional setting.
• Established familiarity with issues related to antisemitism and anti-Zionism preferred.
• Coursework or projects completed on extremism or related topics.

• A degree in Journalism, Political Science, History, Criminal Justice, related field or equivalent work experience
• Graduate degree preferred

• ADL is a Hybrid work environment requiring 3 days in person.
• Flexibility to work additional hours when necessary to complete work assignments