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Senior Researcher, Education Systems and Policy (Part-Time)

58 minutes ago
United States
Part-time
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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...

Professional Services
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Founded 1946
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Description

  • Lead the design and execution of applied research and evidence-driven technical assistance projects.
  • Support project leadership on work with increased scope and complexity.
  • Write reports and presentations that interpret evidence for practitioners and policymakers.
  • Design and apply qualitative and quantitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data.
  • Translate complex findings into clear recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations.
  • Manage project timelines, deliverables, and client relationships for major workstreams.
  • Engage stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities.
  • Provide guidance and feedback to team members and support a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Requirements

  • PhD in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience designing and leading applied research studies for state or local education agencies.
  • Experience working in contract research, evaluation, or consulting environments.
  • Demonstrated expertise in one or more PreK–12 topic areas such as school improvement, accountability, literacy, numeracy, postsecondary readiness, career and technical education, or absenteeism.
  • Experience partnering with state or local education agencies to identify priorities, develop logic models and research questions, and design descriptive, quasi-experimental, or experimental studies.
  • Experience conducting field-based data collection using interviews, focus groups, observations, and surveys.
  • Experience providing coaching or technical assistance to education leaders in state or local education agencies.
  • Proficiency in at least one statistical or qualitative analysis tool such as R, Stata, Python, NVivo, or Dedoose.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a virtual environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual collaboration tools such as Zoom, Teams, and SharePoint.
  • Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Open to U.S. citizens only and able to obtain NBIS clearance upon hire.
  • Availability to participate in meetings across all U.S. time zones.
  • Preferred qualifications are not separately specified in the posting.

Benefits

  • Anticipated hourly rate of $60 to $74 USD.
  • Remote work from anywhere in the U.S.
  • Part-time, project-based engagement with variable hours and duration.
  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program with competitive salary positioning.
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, nonpartisan research organization.
  • Reasonable accommodation support during the hiring process.
  • Equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer commitment.
  • Drug-free work environment.

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