Research Assistant, Learning Supports
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American Institutes for ResearchEducation research
Work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.Full-TimeEntry
Salary25 - 28 USD per hour
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Job Details
- Required Skills
- Microsoft Office SuiteR
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or a related field.
- Knowledge of or experience with research methodologies and data collection approaches.
- Familiarity with research synthesis screening, survey design, structured interviews, observations, or focus groups.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection, analysis, and report preparation.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working in a virtual environment with project stakeholders and external partners.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience with or interest in learning communication tools and strategies, including social media platforms.
- Experience with or interest in learning NVivo, R, or Stata for data analysis is preferred but not required.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews for research projects and proposal development.
- Prepare and clean data, including renaming and deriving variables and reviewing datasets for errors and missing values.
- Code and review studies for research synthesis and evidence review projects.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to reporting and interpretation of findings.
- Recruit and engage schools and districts in research studies through outreach, relationship-building, and coordination.
- Serve as a point of contact for schools and teachers and coordinate study data collection communications.
- Develop and maintain spreadsheets, databases, and tracking tools for project activities.
- Research funding opportunities and contribute to proposal development.
- Identify, review, and develop scholarly materials communicating research findings.
- Prepare research products, presentations, and communication materials for dissemination.
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