Senior Researcher, International Development – Part-Time

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American Institutes for Research

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1946

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

📚 Education

💰 Grant on 2017-11

Healthcare • Consulting • Education

American Institutes for Research is dedicated to advancing evidence and improving lives through rigorous research and evaluation. The organization focuses on education, health, human services, and international initiatives, providing technical assistance and data science capabilities to address critical social issues. With a mission to generate evidence that contributes to a better and more equitable world, AIR collaborates with communities, policymakers, and researchers to support evidence-based solutions across various sectors.

📋 Description

• Support AIR’s International Development program through leadership and technical expertise across research, evaluation, and implementation projects • Contribute to complex studies and technical assistance engagements for U.S. government agencies, foundations, multilateral organizations, and international partners • Manage day-to-day project operations as principal investigator, project director, or task lead • Lead collaborative project teams, develop timelines, coordinate staff assignments, and ensure deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard • Identify research problems and design applied research studies • Apply subject-matter expertise to design and implement impactful research projects • Develop study designs with aligned research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans • Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients • Devise and implement innovative solutions to practical applied-research challenges • Lead data collection and analysis efforts • Oversee qualitative and/or quantitative data collection tools, including interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys • Supervise field-based data collection activities, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews • Conduct or oversee data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques • Communicate study progress and findings clearly and effectively • Prepare reports, briefs, visualizations, and other materials presenting research findings to clients and stakeholders • Manage client, partner, and stakeholder relationships as a trusted advisor representing AIR • Contribute thoughtfully and creatively to project teams

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, International Development, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience • Firm understanding of implementation science • Ability to develop work plans and timelines • Experience at contract research and/or evaluation organizations • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methodologies, including interviews, observations, and survey research • Experience with data analysis using Stata, R, Excel, NVivo, or similar software • Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects • Experience building and maintaining client and partner relationships • Experience with business pursuit, including grant and proposal writing • Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, negotiation, presentation, professional development delivery, facilitation, and client management skills • Strong attention to detail and commitment to writing accuracy • Ability to collaborate effectively in a virtual work environment • Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis • Employment-based visa sponsorship, including H-1B sponsorship, is not available • May need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work • Selected candidates must undergo reference and background checks • Must adhere to AIR’s child safeguarding standards and principles

🏖️ Benefits

• AIR’s Total Rewards Program • Equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer • Reasonable accommodation during the employment process • Drug-free work environment