Research Associate, Learning Supports

American Institutes for Research

Research Associate conducting education research for American Institutes for Research. Supporting projects focused on AI technologies' role in educational opportunities and student outcomes.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $33 - $40 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in collecting and processing qualitative and quantitative data, with proficiency in data analysis software such as Stata, R, NVivo, and Dedoose. Strong project management skills are essential for coordinating research activities and supporting proposal writing in educational contexts.

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Data CollectionQuantitative AnalysisQualitative AnalysisProject ManagementProposal Writing

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Hard Skills

Data ProcessingDescriptive AnalysisData InterpretationEducational Technology ApplicationsResearch Methodology

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOutreach

Tools & Technologies

StataRNVivoDedoose

Industry Keywords

Education PolicyEducational ContextsResearch ParticipantsSchool DistrictsEvidence-Based Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and assist with primary source data collection including through interviews, focus groups, surveys, usage data from educational technology applications, school administrative records, and publicly available data.
Review and process qualitative and quantitative data, including following data procedures to prepare data for analyses.
Conduct basic descriptive analyses of quantitative or qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
Support project management tasks, including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and tracking project progress.
Support recruitment of research participants, including developing promotional materials and conducting outreach to school districts.
Interest and experience supporting proposal writing and business development activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields.
Experience collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data, preferably in educational contexts.
Experience conducting quantitative or qualitative analysis, including using data analysis software programs (i.e., Stata, R, NVivo, Dedoose).
Interest in the role of AI in education.
Experience with classroom teaching or working with education stakeholders, such as school districts, educators, or program and professional development providers is a plus.
Passion for bringing evidence to bear on education policy, practice, and decision-making in education.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR's Total Rewards Program
Professional development opportunities