Research Associate

1 month ago

Newton, United States Boston College Carroll School of Manageme Full time

Job Description



Research Associate

Competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience

Background: The Mary E. Walsh Center for Thriving Children (CTC) atBoston College uses research and data to identify and evaluatestrategies that successfully transform schools and communities into systems of opportunity for allstudents. We conduct interdisciplinary research that builds on the strengths of science and practiceto understand what it takes to produce a true opportunity for all. CTC houses the City Connectsintervention, an innovative and evidence-based approach to addressing the out-of-schoolfactors that can impact students’ achievement and thriving in schools.

Core Responsibilities:
The new Research Associate willbe part of a research and evaluation team that focuses on analyzing the impact ofintervention efforts, supporting the adoption and integration of evidence-based practices in the field ofeffective student support, and generating new knowledge for consideration by the leadership team and keystakeholders. The Research Associate will:
● Collaboratively develop and carry out primarily quantitative and somemixed-method research for a range of research projects, with significantcontributions to quantitative and mixed-methods study design and analytic techniques
● Contribute to ongoing major projects, as well as provide input intonew directions for existing research and evaluation efforts
● Initiate and participate in successful ideas and proposals for newprojects that meaningfully support and enhance the Center’sresearch portfolio
● Contribute to research translation efforts, including developingmanuscripts for publication, creating summaries and reports, aswell as presenting findings for various audiences (e.g., academic audiences, boards ofresearch advisors, school personnel, and other educational stakeholders)
● Support the identification of new funding opportunities and conceptualizationof original grant proposals
● Collaboratively enhance the quality, relevance, and usefulness of theCenter’s research work



Requirements

Core Qualifications:
● Ph.D. degree in educational research, developmental psychology, sociology, economics, or social science-related field
● Proven familiarity with education data and a good understanding of the school context and priorities
● Proven familiarity with social science quantitative methodologies (e.g., propensity score estimation, difference-in-difference, etc.) and qualitative analytic methods (e.g., case studies)
● Proven familiarity with working with large secondary datasets, as well as collecting qualitative data through primary data collection (e.g., surveys, interviews, and focus groups). ● Experience analyzing quantitative data using standard software packages (e.g., Stata, SPSS) and qualitative data using Atlas-ti or NVivo
● Demonstrated ability to translate research results into actionable insights and recommendations
Preferred (but not required) Qualifications:
● 1-3 years of postdoctoral experience
● Knowledge of causal inference research (e.g., natural experiment, instrumental variables estimation, regression discontinuity, difference-in-difference, propensity score estimation, selection modeling)
● Demonstrated experience publishing manuscripts through the peer-review process and/or publishing in peer-reviewed journals
Skills and Abilities:
● Self-motivated and proactive
● Flexible and adaptable
● Exceptional organization skills and ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects ● Strong strategic, operational, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbally) and have excellent attention to detail ● Ability to work productively with a diverse team in a collaborative, team-oriented workplace

Closing Statement

Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:

Tuition remission for Employees Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Low-Cost Life Insurance Eligibility for both University-Funded k and Employer-Sponsored b Retirement Plans Paid Holidays Annually Generous Sick and Vacation Pay

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