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    Research Associate, STEM Education - Washington, United States - The American Institutes for Research

    The American Institutes for Research
    The American Institutes for Research Washington, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description

    Overview

    Join AIR as a Research Associate in K-12 STEM education with AIR's team of researchers and practitioners as we work to achieve solutions to complex policy and practice problems. The Educators & Instruction program area focuses on research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve teaching and learning in K-12 education. Our team of researchers and consultants supports a portfolio of projects that generate and use evidence to address challenges and advance innovation and equity in K-12 education. Our work is funded by public agencies, philanthropic entities, and education-related organizations and companies.

    The Research Associate position will support a growing body of work grounded in improving outcomes and opportunities for diverse learners in K-12 STEM. The position will contribute to multiple projects with a focus on K-12 STEM teaching and learning; intervention research and development; program implementation and evaluation; research partnerships and field initiatives; and/or evidence use and dissemination. We seek a dynamic professional committed to using research and evidence to help improve equity and outcomes in K-12 STEM education and who will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working as part of a team with ambitious aspirations and evolving needs.

    Our E&I team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place through education.

    Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our This does not include U.S. territories.

    About AIR:

    Established in 1946, with headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, AIR is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit institution that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to solve some of the most urgent challenges in the U.S. and around the world. We advance evidence in the areas of education, health, the workforce, human services, and international development to create a better, more equitable world.

    AIR's commitment to diversity goes beyond legal compliance to its full integration in our strategy, operations, and work environment. At AIR, we define diversity broadly, considering everyone's unique life and community experiences. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives, abilities/disabilities, racial/ethnic and cultural backgrounds, styles, ages, genders, gender identities and expressions, education backgrounds, and life stories drives innovation and employee engagement. Learn more about AIR's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy and hear from our staff by .

    Responsibilities

    The responsibilities for the position include:

  • Contribute to team-based research and evaluation projects focused on K-12 STEM education and related areas. Serve as a source of expertise and insights in aspects of K-12 STEM education in the U.S.
  • Assist in qualitative and/or quantitative data collection such as development of interview protocol and surveys; conducting interviews and notetaking; and supporting survey administrations.
  • Clean, code, and analyze data from surveys, interviews, observations, and extant data using the appropriate scientific approaches and software (e.g., NVivo, STATA, R).
  • Recruit and manage relationships with research participants and sites.
  • Coordinate activities for projects and proposals, including developing and tracking project timelines; supporting budget management; and collecting and reviewing documents.
  • Prepare and create documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, visualizations, and graphs that describe project activities and present research findings.
  • Clearly and accurately communicate knowledge of project purpose, progress, and results to clients, staff, research participants and study sites.

    • Qualifications

    Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of experience OR Master's degree within social sciences (education, public policy, psychology, sociology, economics, etc.); STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics); or related fields.
  • Knowledge of teaching and learning issues and/or federal or state/local policies, programs, and priorities in K-12 STEM education, knowledge of K-12 Computer Science preferred but not required.
  • Experience contributing to research and evaluation studies and dissemination products such as reports, memos, and manuscripts.
  • Experience supporting research project management and/or proposal coordination.
  • Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data analyses using STATA, R, NVIVO, or similar software.
  • Experience working in or with schools, agencies, or organizations serving diverse communities.

    • Skills:

  • Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite or the equivalent (word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software).
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team and balance multiple concurrent projects.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
  • Strong writing skills with the ability to write for technical and non-technical audiences.
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