Quantitative Researcher, Education Research

Job Description

Overview

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is one of the leading behavioral and social science research organizations in the world. AIR is a collaborative organization that works with clients to examine a wide range of projects from early childhood development to adult education. We pride ourselves in conducting high-impact, high-stakes projects for significant federal, state, and private organizations. AIR's vision is that research-based problem solving can improve the lives of all people. We are currently looking for an Education Researcher with strong quantitative analysis experience. The Quantitative Researcher will work in Research & Evaluation at AIR growing a strong research agenda while also contributing to existing projects. Initial assignments will include quantitative analyst positions on large federal grants evaluating innovations in education research.

Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of the US Department of Education grant requirements • Develop a full understanding of the Institute of Education Sciences standards and guidelines • Write reports and technical memoranda that are clear, concise, and of varying length • Manage small-scale studies, overseeing the work of research assistants • Provide support for large-scale studies • Critique and review other researh documents and proposals • Plan, coordinate, and perform statistical analyes for basic work assignments and for parts of complex work assignments • Apply advanced knowledge of statistical procedures, pyschometric methods and their applications and statistical programming • Ensure quality control of deliverables • Work closely with education stakeholders to negotiate relevant research questions and carry out projects that are useful in policy and practice

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Statistics, Education Measurement, Psychometrics, Psychological Measurement, Social Science or a related field with an emphasis on quantitative analysis or psychometrics • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to organize and present education data on interactive web graphs • Superior in-person communication skills, ability to translate highly technical information to lay audiences • Excellent time management skills • Ability to work effectively as a member of a team • Ability to translate research methods and findings for a non-technical audience All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #LI-AS1