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Company

EDC (Education Development Center) · 1 week ago

Senior Research Scientist

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Security Clearance Required

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Responsibilities

Contributes substantially to the organization’s intellectual capital; has an established reputation as a leader in the field

Guides the shaping of Applied Research projects on a large federal contract, specifically to maximize their ability to contribute to the attainment of partnership outcomes while also contributing to the broader research literature on the topic; is responsible for initiation and execution of projects of large scope & diversity, or may direct multiple complex projects

Exercises leadership and advanced expertise in qualitative &/or quantitative research methods

Oversees data collection & validation processes, ensuring quality & reliability; monitors project timelines, ensuring that teams will meet deliverable due dates on time

Reviews documentation, synthesizes concepts and recommendations, writes/edits plans & complex materials; develops high-visibility presentations

Contributes widely to conferences and peer-reviewed publications; develops original bodies of work

Acts as Principal Investigator

Investigates solutions to potential problems, resulting in products, programs, services or inventions

Leads development efforts; participates in proposal & funding planning; conceptualizes or writes proposals or major sections of proposals

Provides conceptual leadership to project teams including parameters for what can and cannot be done as applied research work as well as feedback on scope and content of projects to ensure alignment with attainment of short, medium and long term student outcomes

Obtains and maintains certification under the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards

Develops positive relationships with professional or civic communities, government agencies, “stakeholders” or institutions, increasing network; builds strategic partnerships with other research organizations and university researchers

Works with senior management and project staff on new concepts, products &/or programs

Guides feedback exchanges; provides expertise to others

Develops/oversees portfolio policies & procedures to ensure quality & compliance

Oversees administrative and logistical coordination

May travel nationally or internationally

Qualification

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EquivalentQuantitative data analysisWhat Works Clearinghouse certificationProject managementStatistical measurement techniquesSurvey designQualitative researchBusiness developmentPublication record

Required

PhD or equivalent, preferred, with 5 – 8 years related experience, including 5+ years prior project management or program development experience, plus expert experience with computer applications (including databases), psychometric or statistical measurement techniques, and Internet research

Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education & experience, with 10 – 13 years related experience (as above)

Ability to perform advanced, complex quantitative data analysis of large datasets and trends, utilizing multivariate statistical methods and/or experience in survey design and research and/or qualitative research and design and analysis

Demonstrated excellent project management skills including the ability to manage large projects or multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands

Extensive publication record

Experience with business development

Demonstrable leadership skills

Certification as a reviewer under the What Works Clearinghouse Group Design Standards, required

US citizens only are eligible for consideration for this position due to security clearance requirement

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

12 paid holidays

Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-tax transport benefit

Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)

Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Company

EDC (Education Development Center)

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity.

Founded in 1958

Newton, Massachusetts, USA

1,001-5,000 employees