Education Research Assistant-Center for Education Research & Improvement

SRI International

2d•Remote

About The Position

SRI Education is committed to supporting research, evaluation, and the implementation of equitable and effective practices in K–16 education. We are seeking to hire a Research Assistant who will work as a team member on multiple projects relating to teacher preparation and development, language and literacy education, school and systems reform, and college and career pathways. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and promotion. We offer a remote work schedule within the U.S. SRI Education (https://www.sri.com/research-development/education-learning), a division of SRI International, is helping federal and state agencies, school districts, major foundations, nonprofit organizations, and international and commercial clients tackle some of the most complex issues in education to help students succeed. Our mission is to reduce barriers and optimize outcomes for all children, youth, and families. We do this by conducting high-quality research, supporting use of data and evidence, helping to strengthen state and local systems, and developing tools that improve teaching and accelerate and deepen learning. Our work covers a range of topics: early learning and development, disability and inclusion, supporting multilingual learners, student behavior and well-being, teaching quality, digital learning, STEM and computer science, language and literacy, and college and career pathways.

Requirements

Demonstrated interest in improving education for all students
Demonstrated analytic skills, critical thinking skills, curiosity and academic success
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences field
Ability to travel 5-6 times per year for school site visits within the US; many visits will be for 4-5 days each
Some research experience involving qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies/statistics (e.g., thesis, research assistantship, research lab)
Research, professional, or volunteer experience in or with the US public K–12 education system (e.g., teacher, tutor, para-professional or teacher's aide, after-school provider)
Capacity to support multiple projects simultaneously and change focus as priorities shift through use of strong organizational skills
Knowledge of software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and relational databases
Good people skills, ability to work on teams, and a desire to learn
Ability to communicate clearly, including strong writing skills

Nice To Haves

In your cover letter, please include information about your interests and relevant experience

Responsibilities

Conducting literature, website, document, and policy reviews
Coordinating, scheduling, and monitoring data collection activities, such as survey administration, observations, and interviews
Conducting classroom observations
Organizing and managing data, including database construction and maintenance
Analyzing and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data
Preparing exhibits, reports, and presentations of research findings appropriate for non-academic, academic, and policy audiences
Preparing district research applications and Institutional Review Board (IRB) packages
Growing professionally and developing new skills through ongoing project-embedded professional development opportunities