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AlphaHire

Research Scientist – Education Data Systems

AlphaHire

. Serve as principal investigator or co-PI on education data systems research proposals .

Posted 10/24/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in leading education research utilizing state longitudinal data systems and administrative data, with a strong focus on data security, privacy regulations, and collaboration with state education agencies.

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Education Research LeadershipState Longitudinal Data SystemsQuantitative Analysis (Stata, R, SAS, Python)FERPA ComplianceIRB Processes

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Hard Skills
Education ResearchQuantitative SkillsCausal MethodsDescriptive MethodsData AnalysisData SecurityPrivacy Regulations
Soft Skills
CollaborationProject ManagementCommunication
Tools & Technologies
StataRSASPython
Industry Keywords
Data Sharing AgreementsHuman Subjects ProtectionState Education AgenciesLongitudinal Data

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as principal investigator or co-PI on education data systems research proposals
  • Design studies using state longitudinal data systems (SLDS) and linked K-12, postsecondary, and workforce records
  • Partner with state education agencies on data access, data-sharing agreements, and research use of data
  • Lead analysis, data security, privacy (FERPA), and human-subjects (IRB) protections
  • Write research narratives, methods, and dissemination plans
  • Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when you authorize naming

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Track record leading education research using administrative or longitudinal education data
  • Experience working with state education agencies or state longitudinal data systems
  • Strong quantitative skills (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, or Python) and causal or descriptive methods
  • Knowledge of FERPA, data-sharing agreements, and IRB processes
  • Comfortable as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US