Research Fellow

Center for Applied Linguistics•Washington, DC

1d•$61,285•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is seeking a Research Fellow for a one-year appointment. This position provides research and development support for project-specific tasks and activities, including reviewing academic literature, producing professional learning resources, analyzing qualitative data, and drafting reports across CAL’s work in dual language and bilingual education, and to support a formative assessment project in science education. This position may require some travel.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in a related field, and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or a PhD from an accredited college or university, in a related field.
Experience with drafting scholarly reports for publication
Experience with elementary science education
Experience or formal coursework in dual language or bilingual education, assessment, research methods, qualitative analysis or a combination of the above
Experience working within a learning management system (LMS)
Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable
Excellent interpersonal, editing, oral and written communication skills in English.
Proficiency in a language other than English (preferably Spanish).
Proficiency in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Proficiency in developing materials in a Learning Management System (LMS)
Ability to review and synthesize professional literature.
Ability to execute qualitative analysis.
Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment.
Acute attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Lead literature review efforts by identifying key resources and producing annotated bibliographies and clear reviews of literature suitable for publication.
Conduct qualitative research analysis, draft written reports of findings, and contribute to final reports and presentations.
Create surveys, analyze data, and report on results.
Support the creation of research-informed professional learning materials in CAL’s learning management system.
Support stakeholder meetings including producing agendas and managing notes.
Create accessible materials for dissemination including slides, reports, and other materials as needed.
Communicate with partners and external colleagues.
Assist with other duties as needed.