Research Assistant – Senior, Early Childhood

Child Trends

. Support multiple Early Childhood research projects simultaneously under staff supervision .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $53,000 - $62,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research capabilities in social sciences, including data collection, analysis, and literature reviews. Proficient in using statistical software such as Stata and R, with excellent organizational and communication skills for effective collaboration.

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Data CollectionLiterature ReviewStatistical Analysis Using StataQualitative Data Analysis Using NVivoTask Management

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Hard Skills

Data EntryData CleaningQuantitative AnalysisThematic CodingSurvey AdministrationInterview ConductingResearch CompilationProject Material DevelopmentBudget TrackingProgress Reporting

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

StataRDedooseNVivo

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood ResearchApplied ResearchSocial SciencesSpanish-Language Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree, preferably in one of the social sciences
Demonstrated ability to perform beginning-level research in a social science field
Strong detail orientation and written and verbal communication skills
Experience with literature reviews
Excellent writing skills, including communicating complex information for general audiences
Excellent task management and organizational skills
Strong communication skills for collaborative work
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
Ability to provide and take direction
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US
Background check required at hire, contingent upon results
Resume/CV, cover letter, brief writing sample, and three professional references required
Two to three years of applied research experience outside college courses may qualify for the Senior Research Assistant level
Experience with early childhood research or policy, applied research settings, Spanish-language research, and Stata/R are desired but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits eligibility
Flexible schedule
Flexible remote work arrangement
Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process