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Researcher, Literacy

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United States
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American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research

American Institutes for Research is a leading behavioral and social science research organization dedicated to using rigorous evidence to enhance everyday life and address critical societal issues across various fields, including education, health, and...

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Description

  • Serve as a project, task, or functional lead and/or subject matter expert for literacy research, evaluation, and technical assistance activities.
  • Manage project activities, including teams, budgets, and coordination with SEAs, LEAs, and district- and school-level partners.
  • Develop conceptual frameworks, research designs, and protocols to generate rigorous evidence and inform literacy-related technical assistance.
  • Apply quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods approaches to collect, manage, analyze, and report data.
  • Translate research findings into clear, actionable insights and guidance for educators, districts, state agencies, and other partners.
  • Contribute to technical assistance activities related to literacy, including development of evidence-based resources and implementation supports.
  • Prepare client-facing deliverables, including reports, technical memos, briefs, and presentations.
  • Write and contribute to proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other funders, including research and technical assistance components.
  • Recruit and manage relationships with research and technical assistance participants and sites.
  • Mentor and supervise research assistants and associates.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. or master’s degree with 4+ years of relevant work experience in literacy education research.
  • Expertise in literacy education.
  • Knowledge of federal or state/local policies, programs, and priorities related to literacy education.
  • Proficiency applying educational, social, or behavioral research methods for implementation research, outcome and impact studies, and/or continuous improvement efforts.
  • Experience managing and contributing to research and evaluation projects, reports, and products.
  • Experience working with education stakeholders such as school districts, educators, or program and professional development providers.
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, including written and oral communication skills and the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Passion for applying rigorous evidence to education policy, practice, and decision-making.
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

Benefits

  • Remote work flexibility within the United States or work from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations.
  • Anticipated annual salary range of $92,700 to $123,600 USD.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program designed to reward staff competitively.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action commitment.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the employment process.
  • Strict child safeguarding standards and background/reference checks for selected candidates.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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