American Institutes for Research · 1 month ago
Senior Researcher, Human and Community Development
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$126K/yr - $154K/yr
3+ years expThe American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Senior Researcher to lead and execute mixed-method research and evaluation projects aimed at improving community wellbeing.
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Responsibilities
Manage day-to-day project operations in roles such as principal investigator, project director, or task lead
Lead collaborative project teams by developing timelines, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard
Identify research problems and design studies to address key questions in applied research contexts
Apply subject-matter expertise to design and implement relevant, responsive, and impactful research projects
Develop study designs with aligned research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans
Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients
Devise and implement innovative solutions to practical challenges in applied research
Lead data collection and analysis efforts
Oversee the design and planning of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection tools, such as interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys
Supervise field-based data collection activities, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews
Conduct or oversee data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques for various data types
Communicate study progress and findings clearly and effectively
Prepare reports, briefs, visualizations, and other materials that interpret and present research findings for clients and stakeholders
Represent the organization professionally in all client interactions
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, partners, and stakeholders
Foster and maintain positive, collaborative working relationships
Manage client and stakeholder relationships with professionalism and awareness of the broader policy and practice landscape
Contribute thoughtfully and creatively to project teams
Qualification
Required
PhD in related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
Experience conducting research and/or evaluation in rural health settings, with attention to locally driven solutions and rural community assets
Firm understanding of implementation science
Ability to take big ideas and develop work plans and timelines
Experience at contract research and/or evaluation organization(s)
Experience with data collection methodologies (including but not limited to structured interviews, observations, survey research) and analysis activities (including but not limited to experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analytic software packages [such as STATA, R, EXCEL, NViVO, and Access])
Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects
Experience building and maintaining client and partner relationships
Experience with business pursuit (e.g., grant and proposal writing)
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including strong communication skills with the ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings
Strong negotiator and communicator, with excellent client management skills
Strong presentation, professional development delivery, and facilitation skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
Can collaborate effectively in a virtual work environment
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Benefits
AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission
Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
Leadership Team
David Myers
President & CEO
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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