Senior Researcher, International Development – Part-Time

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +4 more states.

📋 Description

• Provide leadership and technical expertise to support AIR’s International Development program across research, evaluation, and implementation projects.

• Engage in complex studies and offer technical assistance for U.S. government agencies, foundations, multilateral organizations, and international collaborators.

• Oversee daily project operations as the principal investigator, project director, or task lead.

• Guide collaborative project teams, create timelines, coordinate staff assignments, and ensure timely, budget-compliant, and high-quality deliverables.

• Identify research challenges and design applied research studies to address them.

• Utilize subject-matter expertise to craft and execute impactful research projects.

• Develop study designs that align research questions, methodologies, and analytical plans.

• Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients.

• Create and implement innovative solutions for practical applied-research challenges.

• Direct data collection and analysis efforts.

• Supervise qualitative and/or quantitative data collection tools, such as interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys.

• Oversee field-based data collection activities, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews.

• Conduct or supervise data analysis employing suitable tools and techniques.

• Clearly and effectively communicate study progress and findings.

• Prepare reports, briefs, visualizations, and other materials that present research findings to clients and stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders 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.

• Strong understanding of implementation science.

• Ability to develop work plans and timelines.

• Experience in contract research and/or evaluation organizations.

• Familiarity with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection methodologies, including interviews, observations, and survey research.

• Proficient in data analysis using Stata, R, Excel, NVivo, or similar software.

• Experience managing project and/or task teams on research and evaluation projects.

• Proven ability to build and maintain client and partner relationships.

• Background in business pursuits, including grant and proposal writing.

• Excellent 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.