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American Institutes for Research · 5 hours ago

Senior Researcher - Digital Learning, K-12 Education

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $145K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to research and evaluation studies and research and development projects related to K–12 digital teaching and learning, technology-enabled personalized learning, and/or educational technology programs and interventions.

Apply methods and approaches for generating and using evidence to improve digital teaching and learning practices and products, including culturally inclusive and equitable approaches.

Lead project teams and project tasks.

Design and conduct quantitative and/or qualitative analyses and tasks.

Supervise and mentor research associates and researchers in projects and other activities.

Serve as a subject matter expert and thought partner for clients, partners, and AIR project teams.

Lead and contribute to proposals to grow new work with federal, state and local agencies; educational technology providers; education organizations; and foundations.

Cultivate and maintain external professional relationships and networks with clients and communities served by AIR.

Write and produce high-quality products and useful resources for technical and non-technical audiences.

Support the implementation and integration of AIR’s diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and competencies in business activities and services.

Manage and support quality assurance and risk mitigation in project activities.

Qualification

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K-12 education experienceResearch leadershipQuantitative research methodsQualitative research methodsProposal writingProject management

Required

PhD with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR a Master’s degree with a minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of K-12 education.

Track record providing technical leadership or scholarship in research or R&D in digital teaching and learning, personalized learning, and/or educational technology programs and interventions in K –12 education.

Established networks in the field (federal, state, local, foundation) with a willingness to draw on, cultivate, and expand relationships on behalf of AIR.

Demonstrated success conceptualizing and writing winning proposals.

Experience in a research institution, education agency, non-profit, or education technology provider.

Experience leading projects and initiatives with evidence of outcomes, ideally in high need areas in education.

Demonstrated ability to design and conduct research projects that apply best practices in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.

Demonstrated ability to develop rapport with and lead mission-driven teams with both internal (staff) members and external parties (subcontractor and consultant).

Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing.

Ability to work well independently and as a member of a project team while prioritizing multiple objectives to meet project deadlines.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.

Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position.