
Data Scientist Associate, Learning Supports
American Institutes for Research
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: California • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $45 - $60 per hour
About the role
- Support applied research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects within the Learning Supports program.
- Contribute to data-driven work focused on improving K–12 educational systems.
- Build data pipelines and cloud-based applications.
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Develop visualizations and reports.
- Ensure data quality and reproducibility across studies.
- Collaborate with federal and state agencies, school districts, and foundations.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in a field with computer science emphasis (e.g., Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science) with a minimum of 2 years’ experience or a master’s degree in a field with computer science emphasis (e.g., Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science)
- Python programming
- Experience with database software (e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server)
- Experience with generative AI tools and applications for use
- Interest in exploring and developing new tools for data applications
- Experience with Python web frameworks – Django, flask is preferred, but not required.
- Experience with statistical packages like R or SAS is preferred but not required.
Benefits
- AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
PythonData ScienceData EngineeringMySQLMS SQL ServerDjangoFlaskRSASData analysis
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationData-driven decision makingAnalytical thinkingProblem solving