--- title: 'Research Associate at Siegel Family Endowment' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/research-associate-siegel-family-endowment-new-york-r7dnne1gdj1x' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-14' --- # Research Associate at Siegel Family Endowment - **Company:** Siegel Family Endowment - **Location:** New York, NY - **Posted:** 2026-05-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/siegelfamilyendowment/jobs/5988606004 ## Job description Research Associate Location: New York City Type: Full-time ## About Us Siegel Family Endowment (Siegel) is a foundation focused on understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society.  Siegel supports organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society. We were founded in 2011 by David M. Siegel, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Two Sigma, a financial sciences company. We primarily focus on three interest areas: Learning, Work, and Infrastructure. Our grantmaking philosophy and process differs from many more traditional foundations -- we encourage you to read through the “[Our Approach](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/)” to understand more about how we work with potential grantees. Currently, Siegel is building a research team that aims to develop knowledge in our issue areas, actively engage with research communities, and to support our grantmaking efforts. Research will be conducted by Siegel staff, including Resident Research Fellows, and grantee partners.  You can read more about our approach at “[Research & Philanthropy](https://www.siegelendowment.org/insights/article/research-at-siegel-family-endowment-research-philanthropy/)” and “[Our Approach](https://www.siegelendowment.org/insights/article/research-at-siegel-family-endowment-our-approach/).” Position Summary Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Head of Research, the Research Associate will work closely with their colleagues on the research and the grantmaking teams to advance the vision across Siegel's research activities. The Research Associate will work with the Research team and with Siegel's partners and grantees to develop novel insights, help develop and implement research agendas, and help disseminate research findings to a variety of stakeholders. A successful candidate will be intellectually curious and action oriented. As part of a small team you will be involved with the full range of the research team’s work. Our research interests are at the intersection of technology and society and includes questions around intelligence, information, innovation, development, decisions, and design (see below). We are looking for experience working with and/or researching the impact of emerging technologies, such as generative AI systems, social media platforms, or other digital innovations. ## Responsibilities Internal Team Support - Manage research projects, tracking status and findings - Support literature reviews on relevant topics, - Work in partnership with colleagues to help develop research agendas related to inquiry questions, as aligned with Siegel’s inquiry-driven approach to grantmaking - Provide thoughtful feedback based on research finding and field learning to contribute to shaping organizational strategy - Working with the Grantmaking team, assist in managing potential research grantee pipeline and in preparation of grantee sourcing discussions and proposals - Support Knowledge & Impact team to help evaluate and monitor grantees. Research Dissemination - Prepare research summaries for a variety of audiences - Synthesize learnings from the research and collaborate with colleagues to uncover interesting opportunities at the intersection of our interest areas and topics for further exploration - Facilitate internal learning from grantee relationships - Assist with writing white papers and other publications that elevate Siegel’s research or the findings from our grantees - Plan convenings with external partners and work with colleagues to help execute - Other duties as assigned ## Qualifications - Minimum of 2+ years of experience working in an organization that conducts and/or disseminates research, especially related to the impact of emerging technology on society. - Experience working in nonprofit, philanthropy, academic, or other relevant field(s) is a plus. - Intellectual curiosity, with a proactive approach to learning. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present technical and complex research to more understandable formats. - Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills. - Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills. - Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work. - A master’s degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field is preferred. Salary & Compensation: The anticipated salary for this position is $88,000 yearly plus a bonus with a target of 10% base salary. Additionally, we offer a competitive benefit package. For more information about our compensation structure, please email recruiting@siegelendowment.org. ## About Siegel Family Endowment ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A philanthropic foundation dedicated to understanding and shaping the impact of technology on society through inquiry-driven grantmaking at the intersections of learning, work, and infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (Foundation) - **Headquarters**: New York City, USA - **Founded**: 2011 - **Founders**: David M. Siegel (Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Two Sigma) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Philanthropy, Grantmaking, Research - **Target customers**: Nonprofit organizations, academic researchers, social entrepreneurs, and community-driven initiatives focused on technology’s societal impact. - **Mission or purpose statement**: To support organizations whose work contributes to giving everyone the opportunity to learn and contribute to a rapidly changing society, with a vision of a world where all people have the tools, skills, and context necessary to engage meaningfully. ## Products & Services - **Grantmaking Programs**: The foundation deploys an inquiry-based model, making grants across three core interest areas: - **Learning**: Building and scaling learner-centered ecosystems, advancing computing education, and supporting responsible edtech governance. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) - **Work**: Ensuring workers shape how AI and emerging technologies transform work to strengthen job quality, improve experience, and increase equitable opportunity. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) - **Infrastructure**: Supporting community-driven design, governance, and stewardship models across digital, social, and physical infrastructure for equitable participation and resilient civic knowledge. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) - **Research & Knowledge**: An internal research team (including Resident Research Fellows) that develops knowledge in issue areas, engages with research communities, and supports grantmaking efforts. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (private foundation). - **Key Metric**: In May 2026, Siegel Family Endowment announced $14 million in new grants to advance learner-centered education, computing equity, and community-driven innovation. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founded by David M. Siegel (Two Sigma). The foundation partners with a wide range of grantees including academic researchers, mission-driven programs, and policy-informing institutions. - **Growth Signals**: Actively building an internal research team since 2021, hiring for roles like Research Associate and Resident Research Fellow, and expanding its inquiry-driven approach to grantmaking. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/careers/) ## Competitive Advantages - **Unique Philanthropic Model**: Employs an inquiry-driven, scientific-method-based approach to grantmaking, distinct from traditional foundations. They treat philanthropy as "society’s risk capital." [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/) - **Deeply Resourced**: Backed by the founder of Two Sigma, providing substantial, long-term capital for high-risk, high-impact initiatives. - **Focus on Technology's Impact**: Specializes in the intersection of technology and society, a niche that is increasingly critical and under-funded. - **Knowledge & Impact Focus**: Actively builds internal research capabilities to translate learnings into field-level knowledge, not just fund projects. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/) ## Strategic Focus - **Current priorities**: Advancing its three core questions around learner-centered ecosystems, worker-influenced AI deployment, and community-driven infrastructure stewardship. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) - **Direction for growth**: Building out its research team to develop deeper insights and thought leadership, strengthening ties between research, policy, and practice, and scaling its impact through strategic grantmaking. ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: Described as a small, collaborative team where staff are involved in the full range of work. The approach is grounded in humility, trust, and a scientific mindset. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/) - **Remote/Hybrid policy**: Roles are based in New York City (preferred), but flexibility is available for some positions. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/careers/) - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Salaries for roles like Research Associate are listed at $88,000/year plus a 10% target bonus, and Associate, Chairman’s Initiatives at $100,000/year plus a 10% target bonus. [siegelendowment.org](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/careers/) - **Ideal for**: Intellectually curious, action-oriented individuals with a deep interest in the societal impact of technology, AI, and emerging tech, who want to work in a mission-driven, research-forward environment. ## Sources 1. [Siegel Family Endowment - Home](https://www.siegelendowment.org/) 2. [Siegel Family Endowment - Careers](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/careers/) 3. [Siegel Family Endowment - About Us / Team](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/) 4. [Siegel Family Endowment - Our Approach](https://www.siegelendowment.org/about-us/our-approach/) 5. 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