Senior Researcher, Employment & Economic Opportunity Program – Part-Time

American Institutes for Research

. Support project teams collecting and disseminating valid and reliable data on how U.S.

Posted 10/5/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $62 - $67 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in international education research, including data collection methodologies and analysis, while effectively managing project operations and fostering collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders.

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PhD In Related Subject AreaImplementation ScienceData Collection MethodologiesQuantitative And Qualitative Analytic SoftwareProject Management

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisResearch DesignStatistical AnalysisSurvey ResearchQualitative ResearchInstrument DevelopmentData Quality ReviewReport WritingProposal WritingClient Relationship Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsNegotiationFacilitation

Tools & Technologies

StataRExcelNVivoAccess

Industry Keywords

International Large-Scale AssessmentsTIMSSPISATALISApplied ResearchContract ResearchEvaluation OrganizationChild Safeguarding Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support project teams collecting and disseminating valid and reliable data on how U.S. education compares internationally
Provide technical support and coordinate research, operational, and analytic activities for international large-scale assessments and surveys, including TIMSS, PISA, and TALIS
Oversee study activities across instrument development and review, study operations, data quality review, analysis, reporting, and dissemination
Contribute to development, analysis, and interpretation of international education statistics and research findings
Translate technical information into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
Manage day-to-day project operations as principal investigator, project director, or task lead
Lead collaborative project teams, timelines, staff assignments, budgets, and deliverables
Identify research problems and design applied research studies
Apply subject-matter expertise to design and implement impactful research projects
Develop study designs with aligned research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans
Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients
Devise innovative solutions to practical applied-research challenges
Lead data collection and analysis efforts
Oversee qualitative and quantitative data collection tools, including interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys
Supervise field-based data collection, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews
Conduct or oversee data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques
Communicate study progress and findings
Prepare reports, briefs, visualizations, and other materials for clients and stakeholders
Represent AIR professionally in client interactions and manage client and stakeholder relationships
Foster collaborative working relationships and contribute creatively to project teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in related subject area (e.g., Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, or related field) with 3+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
Firm understanding of implementation science
Ability to take big ideas and develop work plans and timelines
Experience at contract research and/or evaluation organization(s)
Experience with data collection methodologies, including structured interviews, observations, and survey research
Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative analytic software packages such as Stata, R, Excel, NVivo, and Access
Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects
Experience building and maintaining client and partner relationships
Experience with business pursuit, such as grant and proposal writing
Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, presentation, professional development delivery, facilitation, and client management skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
Ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual work environment
Currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis; employment-based visa sponsorship is unavailable
May need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work
Selected candidates must adhere to child safeguarding standards and undergo reference and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer
Reasonable accommodation for disabilities during the employment process
Drug-free work environment