Quantitative Researcher, Human and Community Development

American Institutes for Research

Quantitative Researcher applying rigorous quantitative approaches to human and community development projects at AIR. Collaborating across teams to create action-oriented insights for policymakers and practitioners.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $92,700 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply rigorous quantitative approaches to research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
Manage day-to-day project work and operations in task-lead and project director roles
Conceptualize problems and identify field-relevant research and evaluation questions in human and community development
Lead or serve as a key contributor to the collection and analyses of data
Lead field-based data collection activities
Communicate study progress and findings
Maintain positive and collaborative client and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in related subject area or a master’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant applied research experience
Demonstrated commitment to advancing evidence through rigorous research and evaluation
Knowledge of and experience in human and community development topic areas
Experience designing research and evaluation protocols, including study design, data collection, and analytic plans
Experience applying rigorous quantitative methodologies, including experimental and quasi-experimental approaches
Ability to translate conceptual or policy-relevant questions into concrete work plans, timelines, and analytic strategies
Experience with complex data integration and data visualization, including the development and use of analytic dashboards preferred, but not required
Experience with rigorous qualitative methods preferred, but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program
health insurance
retirement plans
paid time off
flexible work arrangements
professional development
bonuses
stock options
equipment allowances
wellness programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantitative researchdata analysisdata collectionexperimental methodologiesquasi-experimental methodologiesresearch designanalytic plansdata integrationdata visualizationqualitative methods

Soft Skills

collaborationproject managementcommunicationproblem conceptualizationstakeholder relationship management

Certifications

PhDmaster's degree