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The RAND Corporation's reputation is built on quality and objectivity. RAND provides an exciting intellectual environment and opportunities for career growth. We hire highly qualified applicants and provide challenging assignments. Diversity is an essential operating principle at RAND. We look for unique backgrounds, original views and diversity in academic training, work experience, and ideological outlook. We are committed to Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action.

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RAND hires outstanding individuals for a wide array of research and research support roles, including full-time researchers, research assistants, graduate student summer associates, research communications analysts, project managers, and computer programmers.

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Job Openings for Researchers in Pittsburgh

RAND opened its third U.S. office in Pittsburgh in early 2000. The office, now home to nearly 200 RAND staff, is located in the heart of the Pennsylvania-Ohio-West Virginia tristate region. Although job opportunities exist at multiple RAND locations, preference will be given to those candidates who express an interest in becoming a part of our Pittsburgh-based staff. Researchers at RAND are involved in projects related to their disciplines, regardless of office location.

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