Project Director – AI Century Study

American Institutes for Research

Project Director overseeing the AI Century Study's objectives and research execution at AIR. Leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure impactful evidence and policy guidance.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership for the AI Century Study
Shape the vision and lead execution and evolution of the study
Guide interdisciplinary teams and manage complex partnerships
Ensure high-quality evidence that informs policy and public understanding
Lead full research lifecycle, including governance, ethics, privacy, and security
Develop strategic relationships with funders and collaborators
Contribute to dissemination and knowledge-translation strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of experience in areas including human development, health, workforce development, education, or social science research
Proven record of directing large-scale, multi-year research or evaluation projects
At least 5 years of experience managing complex research initiatives, partnerships, or portfolios
Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships across sectors
Professional reputation and network in relevant fields
Direct experience translating research into policy-relevant insights
Experience with longitudinal, cohort-based, or life-course-oriented studies
Comfort engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program designed to reward staff competitively
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

research lifecyclegovernanceethicsprivacysecuritylongitudinal studiescohort-based studieslife-course-oriented studiespolicy translationevaluation projects

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipintellectual leadershipoperational leadershipteam managementpartnership managementrelationship buildingcommunicationcollaborationknowledge translationdissemination strategies

Certifications

PhDMaster’s degree