Research Associate – Language and Literacy Research, Evaluation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Assist in making decisions regarding research design, including the selection of methods, measures, and study designs suitable for literacy and language assessments.

• Create data collection protocols.

• Gather and prepare data for both quantitative and qualitative analysis.

• Examine data to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs and interventions.

• Design tables, figures, and data visualizations that effectively communicate findings to both research and practitioner audiences.

• Analyze and synthesize qualitative data obtained from interviews, observations, and documents through systematic coding and analytical techniques.

• Conduct literature reviews, which involve identifying and collecting relevant research.

• Oversee the creation of project plans and timelines to ensure the delivery of high-quality outputs in a timely manner.

• Foster productive working relationships to coordinate collaborative efforts and achieve project objectives.

• Engage with study participants and stakeholders to facilitate fieldwork and sustain project momentum.

• Develop and oversee IRB documentation and approvals as well as data sharing agreements.

• Write and present findings in formats adapted to the needs of research and practitioner audiences, including reports, memos, policy briefs, and presentations.

• Contribute to the formulation of proposals and outreach initiatives that further the objectives of the Literacy Team.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with educational issues in the K-12 literacy landscape.

• A Master’s degree in education, public policy, economics, or a closely related field.

• Proficiency in research software such as Stata, R, SPSS, NVIVO, and Dedoose.

• Understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, with a strong grasp of inferential statistics and data management.

• Additional Preferred Experience: Experience in school-based settings (e.g., teaching, leadership, coaching, curriculum coordination, assessment, or intervention support).

• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

• Ability to critically analyze complex problems, decompose them into manageable components, and engage in creative problem-solving to devise practical and efficient solutions.

🏝️ Benefits

• 15% contribution toward retirement effective from day one of employment, with immediate 100% vesting.

• Options for pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account.

• All health/welfare benefits become effective on the first of the month following the hire date.

• Paid Time Off: 19 days (increases to 21 days starting in the third year of employment), plus 12 paid holidays.

• Life Insurance valued at 3x gross salary, with a maximum of $500,000.

• Opportunities for annual merit-based performance increases in addition to annual incentives.

• Access to professional development opportunities and a mentorship program.