Research Scientist jobs in United States

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HMH

Senior Research Scientist

HMH
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in educational research and assessment, with strong quantitative analysis skills and proficiency in statistical software. Capable of translating complex data into actionable insights for diverse stakeholders while managing partner-facing projects effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. In Education Or Related FieldQuantitative Research SkillsProficiency In R, Stata, Or PythonStrong SQL SkillsExperience With Tableau

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Serve as a trusted research advisor to school districts, researchers, and internal HMH stakeholders
  • Help partners interpret and appropriately use MAP Growth data and research evidence
  • Lead research consulting engagements from initial scoping through delivery
  • Clarify partner questions and determine appropriate analytic approaches
  • Define feasible deliverables, conduct analyses, and communicate findings and implications
  • Independently access, query, and work with large-scale assessment data in HMH’s Snowflake data environment
  • Apply expertise in educational research, assessment, and research design to complex partner and colleague questions
  • Translate technical research, data, and assessment concepts into clear, actionable guidance
  • Design and deliver partner-facing presentations, technical consultations, custom analyses, and data visualizations
  • Collaborate with NWEA and HMH colleagues to respond to partner needs
  • Develop reusable resources and scalable approaches to common questions
  • Conduct and contribute to rigorous applied research using large-scale assessment and education data
  • Communicate findings through research reports, policy and practitioner briefs, presentations, data visualizations, and other accessible products
  • Build and maintain relationships with educators, district leaders, researchers, and HMH colleagues
  • Travel approximately 10–20% for partner consulting engagements, conferences, and other events

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 5+ years of experience conducting educational research and/or providing research, data, or assessment consultation
  • Ph.D. in Education, Educational Measurement, Public Policy, Economics, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field
  • Strong quantitative research background
  • Demonstrated ability to select and apply methods appropriate to applied research questions
  • Proficiency with statistical software such as R, Stata, Python, or similar tools is required
  • Strong SQL skills and experience independently querying and working with large-scale datasets is preferred
  • Experience with Tableau or other data visualization tools is preferred
  • Experience working directly with educators, district or state leaders, or other stakeholders to scope and address research and data questions
  • Experience translating complex research findings, analyses, and assessment concepts into practical guidance for nontechnical audiences
  • Experience independently managing partner-facing projects from initial scoping through analysis and delivery
  • Experience conducting rigorous educational research using large-scale assessment or longitudinal data
  • Experience building productive relationships and collaborating across disciplines and functions
  • Understanding of K–12 educational assessment and measurement
  • Understanding of K–12 education policy and practice
  • Understanding of the strengths and limitations of different research designs and data sources
  • Ability to move effectively between technical analysis and partner-facing consultation
  • Ability to clarify ambiguous questions and recommend an appropriate analytic or research approach
  • Ability to communicate clearly with audiences with varying levels of research, data, and assessment expertise
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment about what research and data can and cannot appropriately answer
  • Ability to balance multiple consulting engagements and research responsibilities
  • Ability to travel approximately 10–20% of the time
  • Experience with MAP Growth is preferred
  • Must be capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to collaborate via face-to-face interactions, conference calls, and online meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Salary range of $120,000 to $130,000
  • Remote work arrangement
  • Equal Employment Opportunity and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment
  • Travel support for partner consulting engagements, conferences, and internal and external events

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Hard Skills
Educational ResearchData AnalysisAssessment ConsultationResearch DesignLarge-Scale Dataset ManagementData VisualizationStatistical Software ProficiencyAnalytic Approach SelectionProject ManagementK–12 Educational Assessment
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingCollaborationProblem-SolvingJudgment
Tools & Technologies
SnowflakeTableauRStataPython
Industry Keywords
K–12 Education PolicyEducational MeasurementMAP GrowthLongitudinal DataApplied Research