Project Director, AI Century Study – Part-time

American Institutes for Research

Project Director overseeing long-term AI research initiatives at American Institutes for Research. Provides strategic leadership and collaborates with multiple stakeholders for impactful insights on AI.

Posted 7/30/2026part-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $92 - $105 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading interdisciplinary research initiatives, managing complex partnerships, and translating research findings into actionable policy insights. Proven ability to guide the full research lifecycle while ensuring high-quality evidence production for public understanding of AI impacts.

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PhD In Relevant FieldResearch Lifecycle ManagementPartnership DevelopmentPolicy TranslationMulti-Year Project Direction

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionGovernanceEthicsSecuritySocial Science ResearchEvaluationTechnology PolicyData Science

Soft Skills

Strategic LeadershipInterdisciplinary Team GuidanceComplex Partnership Management

Industry Keywords

Human DevelopmentHealthWorkforce DevelopmentEducationLearning Sciences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership for the AI Century Study.
Shape the vision and lead the execution and evolution of the study.
Guide interdisciplinary teams and manage complex partnerships.
Ensure the study produces high-quality evidence for policy and public understanding of AI impacts.
Lead the full research lifecycle, including data collection, governance, ethics, and security.

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 human development, health, workforce development, education, learning sciences, social science research, evaluation, technology policy, data science.
Proven record of directing large-scale, multi-year research or evaluation projects.
At least 5 years of experience managing complex research initiatives across multiple organizations or sectors.
Demonstrated success building and sustaining partnerships across sectors and disciplines.
Professional reputation and network relevant to the AI Century Study.
Direct experience translating research and evidence into policy- or practice-relevant insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

AIR’s Total Rewards Program includes competitive salary and motivation-based rewards.
Flexible work arrangements.