Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

6d•$75,100 - $131,700•Remote

About The Position

We are seeking a Research Consultant - Civics Researcher who will provide highly specialized skills, advice, counsel, and insights for decision-making related to complex research activity. Will contribute to the planning and implementation of research and ensure adherence to the best research methodologies, design, and practices. This role will lead the Institute for Education Policy’s growing body of civics research, by conducting analysis and overseeing the quality produced by others on our team. The consultant will also support the development and funding of new civics projects, by identifying new opportunities and assisting with scopes and budgets required for proposals. Additionally, they will produce academic and public-facing reports on students’ civic knowledge, skills, and attachments, and collaborate with the Institute’s leadership across other civics-related research projects and initiatives.

Requirements

PhD in related field and significant experience in conducting related research.
Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Nice To Haves

Analytical Skills - Intermediate
Experimentation - Intermediate
Good Clinical Practices - Intermediate
Information Gathering - Intermediate
Process Improvement - Intermediate
Project Risk Management - Intermediate
Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate

Responsibilities

Use scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and expertise.
Use understanding of theory behind the research and apply analytical skills to assigned projects.
Identify and mitigate risks.
Implement and standardize new processes and procedures based on expert knowledge of literature and subject matter.
Develop and implement new methods and tools with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Lead the Institute for Education Policy’s growing body of civics research, by conducting analysis and overseeing the quality produced by others on our team.
Support the development and funding of new civics projects, by identifying new opportunities and assisting with scopes and budgets required for proposals.
Produce academic and public-facing reports on students’ civic knowledge, skills, and attachments.
Collaborate with the Institute’s leadership across other civics-related research projects and initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.