Child Trends

Research Scientist

• Support multiple Early Childhood research projects simultaneously under staff supervision
• Gather data and information from study participants and stakeholders
• Develop project materials and data collection tools
• Administer surveys and questionnaires and conduct interviews
• Compile research results
• Recruit and follow up with study participants
• Schedule interviews, focus groups, and meetings
• Take and summarize notes for teams, clients, and stakeholders
• Assist with scheduling, participant incentives, budget tracking, progress reports, and mailings
• Conduct observations, interviews, surveys, and other data collection
• Support literature reviews by collecting and synthesizing research
• Tabulate and maintain study data; perform data entry, data cleaning, and quality checks
• Develop tables and graphs
• Conduct basic quantitative analyses using Stata, R, or other statistical packages
• Analyze qualitative data using Dedoose, NVivo, and basic thematic coding
• Organize project files and track deadlines

Research Assistant – Senior, Early Childhood

Research Analyst

• Work on multiple research and evaluation projects simultaneously as a quantitative task leader or analyst
• Contribute independently and collaboratively to reports, briefs, and memos
• Manage quantitative analysis plans from data cleaning through final results, including timeline, scope of work, and budget
• Contribute to quantitative data collection protocols and support data collection efforts
• Develop analytical plans and data management documentation with colleagues
• Analyze quantitative data using basic and sophisticated statistical methods
• Conduct research with an equity lens
• Continue learning and growth toward becoming a more equitable employee and researcher
• Assist with proposal development
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders in public forums
• Train and supervise research assistants and support staff
• Contribute to communications and dissemination efforts
• Work with federal government, state agencies, communities, and foundations on early childhood research, evaluation, technical assistance, and policy projects

Research Assistant – Senior, Early Childhood

Quantitative Research Analyst, Early Childhood