Research Associate, Education Statistics

at AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Research Associate, Education Statistics
Job Location

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Job ID 
13117  

 Job Location  
United States  

Category 
Research
Overview

Join AIR as a Research Associate with our Education Statistics team. The mission of our team of experts is to provide statistical evidence that is meaningful, timely, accurate, and trustworthy. Our Education Statistics portfolio focuses on the development, collection, analysis, and communication of international, national, and state statistics. Our primary practice hubs are:
Measurement and statistics in large-scale surveys
Standards and assessment
Our Education Statistics team is driven by our mission to make the world a better, more equitable place. AIR's Education Statistics program area is seeking a Research Associate to join the International Activities Program and Longitudinal Studies projects. The Research Associate would contribute to the development of statistics about education that inform the discussion, debate, and planning of decision-makers at international, national, and state levels through contracts with government agencies such as the National Center for Education Statistics. Our work includes survey and assessment design, analysis of assessment and survey data, and reporting and dissemination of research results.
Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations.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.
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Responsibilities

The position of Research Associate requires a certain amount of adaptability to new situations and the ability to learn new skills quickly. This list is meant to serve as a representative sample of the qualifications and responsibilities required of a Research Associate and it is not inclusive.

Research and Writing:
Conduct literature searches utilizing library, computer and other sources
Write concise summaries of literature, interviews, and meetings
Author indicators for reports
Write, contribute to, and proof memoranda, correspondence, literature reviews, publications, and technical reports
Statistics, Data Analysis, and Data Maintenance:
Use computer in Windows environment to prepare tables, graphs, and figures, and design databases.
Prepare data and conduct statistical analysis
Conduct data quality checks
Enter and analyze data using basic spreadsheets, databases, or statistical software
Project Work/Management:
Assist in project management by attending to detail, problem solving, and displaying initiative
Support Publication and Website Development:
Organize the logistics of writing and completing work products, including working with administrative staff and proof-reading documents.
Maintain a professional and effective working relationship with project staff and clients

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of two year's related experience OR Master's degree in a social science or related substantive area
Proficient in R, SAS, SPSS, or STATA programming and experience in manipulating and analyzing large data sets with complex survey design
General knowledge of education policy and interest in a wide range of educational issues and research
Experience working with sample survey data. Example of data this position may work with includes NCES data sets for the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC); the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS); the... For full info follow application link.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.