Research Associate, Education Systems & Policy

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. The Research Associate will contribute to research and evaluation projects by collecting and analyzing data, synthesizing findings, and supporting business development efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content development
• Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data
• Assist in the compilation of quantitative datasets and the development of data sharing agreements
• Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings
• Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans)
• Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses
• Support proposal writing and business development activities
• Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's degree in the social sciences or related fields
• Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection
• Experience using qualitative or quantitative data analysis software programs, including, but not limited to, STATA, R, NVivo, or similar software
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Flexibility/adaptability, including an ability to work in dynamic environments and think strategically