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Research Associate, STEM Education Specialist

2 months ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States The American Institutes for Research Full time
About the Position

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Associate to join our team of researchers and practitioners in the Educators & Instruction program area. This position will support a growing body of work focused on improving outcomes and opportunities for diverse learners in K-12 STEM education.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to team-based research and evaluation projects focused on K-12 STEM education and related areas, serving as a source of expertise and insights in aspects of K-12 STEM education in the U.S.
  • Assist in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection, including development of interview protocol and surveys, conducting interviews and notetaking, and supporting survey administrations.
  • Clean, code, and analyze data from surveys, interviews, observations, and extant data using the appropriate scientific approaches and software (e.g., NVivo, STATA, R).
  • Recruit and manage relationships with research participants and sites.
  • Coordinate activities for projects and proposals, including developing and tracking project timelines, supporting budget management, and collecting and reviewing documents.
  • Prepare and create documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, visualizations, and graphs that describe project activities and present research findings.
  • Clearly and accurately communicate knowledge of project purpose, progress, and results to clients, staff, research participants, and study sites.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR Master's degree within social sciences (education, public policy, psychology, sociology, economics, etc.); STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics); or related fields.
  • Knowledge of teaching and learning issues and/or federal or state/local policies, programs, and priorities in K-12 STEM education, knowledge of K-12 Computer Science preferred but not required.
  • Experience contributing to research and evaluation studies and dissemination products such as reports, memos, and manuscripts.
  • Experience supporting research project management and/or proposal coordination.
  • Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses using STATA, R, NVIVO, or similar software.
  • Experience working in or with schools, agencies, or organizations serving diverse communities.
Skills
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and balance multiple concurrent projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to write for technical and non-technical audiences.