ETS · 3 hours ago
Senior Research Scientist
Princeton, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expETS is a global education and talent solutions organization that enables lifelong learners to be future-ready. They are seeking a Senior Research Scientist to conduct rigorous policy research on education systems, collaborate with various partners, and translate research findings into actionable policy guidance.
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Responsibilities
Conduct and publish rigorous policy research on education systems, including K-12, postsecondary, and workforce pathways, using causal inference methods (e.g., regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences) and other quantitative designs
Contribute to the development, evaluation, and translation of research frameworks that inform state and federal education policy, with attention to effectiveness for all, opportunity, and systems change
Collaborate with internal research teams and external partners—including state education agencies, school districts, foundations, and research organizations—on projects spanning program evaluation, policy analysis, and field-building initiatives
Provide policy consultation and technical assistance to policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders seeking to apply research evidence to decision-making
Participate in proposal development for foundation grants, federal funding, and philanthropic partnerships to support the policy research agenda
Mentor junior staff, postdoctoral fellows, and interns, contributing to the development of boundary-spanning professionals who can bridge research, policy, and practice
Disseminate research findings to diverse audiences through peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, convenings, legislative testimony, and accessible formats (e.g., data visualizations, newsletters, blogs)
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following: causal inference methods (e.g., regression discontinuity, difference-in-differences, instrumental variables), mixed-methods research design, policy analysis, or program evaluation. Candidates are not expected to have expertise in all areas
Experience with statistical programming (e.g., R, Stata, Python) and analysis of administrative, survey, or longitudinal data in education or social policy contexts
Strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, policy briefs, or technical reports for applied audiences
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate complex research findings to policymakers, practitioners, and other non-technical audiences
Commitment to advancing equity and evidence-based decision-making in education policy
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Education, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, or a closely related quantitative field with at least eight years of experience in an applied policy research or academic/statistical analysis environment
Preferred
Experience conducting research in partnership with state education agencies, school districts, or federal programs (e.g., NAEP, PISA, state longitudinal data systems)
Familiarity with education policy domains such as K-12 accountability, postsecondary access and admissions, workforce development, competency-based education, or AI in education
Track record of translating research into actionable insights for policy audiences through briefs, testimony, convenings, or technical assistance
Benefits
Up to an additional 8 hours of PTO for volunteer work on causes that are important to you
Company
ETS
ETS is a global education and talent solutions organization, enabling lifelong learners to be future ready.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amit Sevak
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Draper
Vice President and COO, College Board Programs
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2025-11-12
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