The Lab @ DC

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students! Applications are open for paid summer internships with DC Government. If you’re excited about public service, don't miss your chance to apply. ???????? DDOT Internship Summer Program (full-time paid internship) When: 10 weeks starting around June 5, 2025 What: The District’s Department of Transportation (DDOT) engages full-time students as interns to promote the advancement of engineering and policy research. Apply by: March 14, 2025 (rolling applications) Learn more: https://lnkd.in/enZQbbFQ ???????? District Leadership Program (full-time paid internship) When: June 2, 2025 – August 22, 2025 What: The DLP is an internship program designed to provide tomorrow’s leaders with the knowledge, tools, skills, and experiences that can be readily applied to their future challenges and pursuits, whether personal or professional. Apply by: March 14, 2025 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dwNw7DBZ

What do stickers and toothpaste have to do with good service design? Karissa Minnich, our Civic Design Manager, shares about the softer side of service delivery after a recent hospital experience.

?? Looking for a Data Science job? ?? The DC Metropolitan Police Department is hiring a Data Scientist for the Research and Evaluation Branch. You'll generate actionable insights from data and may collaborate with The Lab @ DC. Job ID: 29319 Edu requirement: Master's Degree or equivalent work experience Pay range: $92,656.00-$118,558.00 Apply by: Thursday, 3/13 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eCMQ3YZ5 Or search Job ID 29319 at careers.dc.gov

*UPDATE* This position closed on February 27. We are now reviewing applications. Help grow and lead a team at the forefront of evidence-based policy and government service delivery! We’re hiring a Deputy Director to help guide our team of experienced Social Scientists, Data Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to address DC's most critical problems. The Lab @ DC designs and tests programs and policies that aim to improve the lives of District residents. We help policymakers use evidence to make informed decisions.? ?? More Information: https://lnkd.in/dVV9VSrC?? ?? Apply: https://lnkd.in/e_NCxKjJ (search for Job ID 29161) by Thursday, Feb 27 #localgovernment #evidence #jobs #civicdesign #datascience #evaluation

*UPDATE* This position closed on February 18. We are now reviewing applications. We’re hiring a PhD-level Social Scientist! Join a group of experienced Social Scientists, Data Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to address DC's most critical problems. The Lab @ DC designs and tests innovative programs and policies designed to improve the lives of District residents. We help policymakers use evidence to make informed decisions.? Apply to careers.dc.gov (search for Job ID 29056) by Tuesday, February 18, 2025. We also plan to hire a new Deputy Director. Keep an eye out for another posting soon! ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/dVV9VSrC ?? Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e5tYW4-x

Coming soon! We’ve got a few openings on our team that we’ll be sharing soon. If you’re excited about helping DC policymakers use evidence to make informed decisions, subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on LinkedIn so you’re the first to hear about them! https://lnkd.in/eByjXyV6 Photo by?Samuel Regan-Asante?on?Unsplash

? Data Scientist Job Alert ? Work for our friends at the DC Dept. of Human Services as a Data Scientist. Provide data science and advanced analytical support, technical expertise, and thought leadership to generate actionable insights from data. Job ID: 28721 Apply by: 01/19/2025 11:59pm Minimum Rate: $93,069 Search 28721 at careers.dc.gov or https://lnkd.in/e6i_mbyC

We're thrilled to share that we've launched a new Lab team based at the District Department of Transportation (DDOT)! The Lab @ DDOT will enhance the agency’s ability to deliver user-friendly services and evidence-based policies to help residents, commuters, and visitors get around the District. Led by Lab veteran, Nellie Moore, The Lab @ DDOT is the first of what we hope to be many "mini-labs" based in DC government agencies. And the team is staffing up! The Lab @ DDOT is hiring a Civic Design Researcher. Learn more and apply by November 1: https://lnkd.in/d2-fH7pW

?? Job alert! Our friends at the DC Department of Human Services are looking for 2 Data Scientists to join their team. It's a great opportunity to support TANF, SNAP, and medical assistance programs for DC residents. Job ID: 27784 Deadline to apply: October 21 https://lnkd.in/ejhmd7Z6

?? Job alert! Our friends at the DC Department of Human Services are looking for 2 Data Scientists to join their team. It's a great opportunity to support TANF, SNAP, and medical assistance programs for DC residents. Job ID: 27784 Deadline to apply: October 21 https://lnkd.in/ejhmd7Z6