United States of America: Senior Researcher(7515)
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 01 Oct 2013
The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is the leading education research company in the nation providing a continuum of education research, assessment, technical assistance and policy analysis from the school level up to the national and international levels. Our programs apply science to address real world issues on behalf of clients that include federal and state agencies, international development agencies, leading foundations, school districts and private businesses and our experts are a frequent source of information and guidance for policymakers, clients and the news media. Since 2002, AIR has been a leader in international education in developing countries. Starting with our work on the Improving Educational Quality initiative and through our work as a leader on USAID’s EQUIP1 program, AIR has supported Ministries of Education to reform and improve their education systems in over 35 countries.
This position is contingent upon award from USAID for a project focused on education in support of the Primary Grade Children Community of Practice. All candidates will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Responsibilities
In support of Primary Grade Children Reading Community of Practice activities, the Senior Researcher will:
•Apply experience in the area of research, synthesis and knowledge management related to primary grade reading improvement to investigate promising approaches to early grade reading
•Explore related issues and document ‘what works’ effectively and cost-efficiently in pilots and at scale.
•Support quantitative and qualitative research, synthesis, dissemination and use of new knowledge within a project or organization, such as conducting special analytical tasks and reports, including gender and other analyses.
•Develop or direct the development of innovative and creative technical solutions to research problems, questions, and issues, using or extending state-of-the-art methods.
•Support capacity building with teachers, supervisors, and quality assurance officers for investigative and applied research activities to ensure results.
•Direct development of timely research reports and disseminates results to diverse audiences in order to build knowledge for the program/project, country and wider field.
•Provide oversight for related events, training and communications.
Qualifications
•Master's degree in Education or related field required; Ph.D. preferred.
•Minimum of 10 years of experience in education research, involving a range of research activities and products.
•Qualitative and quantitative experience required, in reading or a closely related technical area.
•Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting research on education in developing countries.
•Wide range of publications and conference presentations.
•Candidates speaking French, Spanish or Arabic in addition to English preferred.
How to apply:
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, commuter benefits, and tuition assistance. For more information, please visit our website at www.air.org . To apply, please go to https://jobs-airdc.icims.com/jobs/7515/senior-researcher/job. EOE.
