His research interests include social stratification, economic and organizational sociology, and experimental methods. Specifically, his research agenda examines the consequences of non-standard, contingent, and precarious employment in the United States as well as the processes leading to race and gender labor market inequality. David’s research has appeared in American Sociological Review, American Journal of Sociology, Social Forces, and other academic journals. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the Russell Sage Foundation, and the UC-Davis Center for Poverty Research and has been covered by The New York Times, National Public Radio, The Chicago Tribune, The Boston Globe, and other media outlets. He received his Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Policy from Princeton University.