Pittsburgh, PA Job Openings

RAND is seeking mid- and senior-level researchers to join its growing staff in Pittsburgh. 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.

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Pittsburgh was rated the "Most Livable American City" by The Economist in 2009, received the top ranking for livability by Forbes Magazine for two years in a row, and was recognized as one of the best cities for the newly graduated. Pittsburgh offers RAND staff and their families a variety of compelling attributes:

• access to potential clients, local funding sources, and collaborative academic partners
• a wide variety of other employers and industries in the region including
  • in education, the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, and several other smaller postsecondary educational institutions
  • in health care, UPMC (the dominant health care system), as well as other health care provider systems and payer systems
  • financial institutions, the largest of which is PNC Financial Services
  • law firms, such as K&L Gates, Reed Smith, and numerous others
  • other large employers, such as Alcoa, Bayer, Del Monte Foods, GlaxoSmithKline, Google, Heinz, MEDRAD, PPG Industries, U.S. Steel Corporation, and Westinghouse
  • a thriving high-tech incubator/start-up environment.
• a moderate cost of living (the median housing price was $119,000 in 2009), and dozens of distinct neighborhoods with unique characters, rich histories, and vibrant contemporary cultures
• excellent K-12 school options, both public and private, within a short commuting distance of the RAND office
• a variety of entertainment options including
  • outdoor activities such as boating and kayaking on three major rivers; whitewater adventures; biking and hiking; downhill and cross-country skiing
  • a rich collection of cultural activities, such as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh (Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and the Andy Warhol Museum), several eclectic theatres and performance art venues
  • outings for families, such as the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, and National Aviary, and amusement parks such as Kennywood and (in Ohio) Cedar Point
  • professional sports teams with enthusiastic fans: Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins

After 10 years of operations in Pittsburgh, RAND has created strong partnerships with local organizations and successfully attracted talent from across the nation. RAND's continued growth is supported by the welcoming nature of the Pittsburgh community.

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