Research Scientist - Youth Policy

AlphaX

14d • Remote

About The Position

WIL is seeking a Research Scientist in youth policy to lead research on programs and policies that reduce inequality in outcomes for young people. This is a contingent proposal opportunity in WIL's expert collaborator network, not a funded vacancy. It supports a competitive grant application WIL is preparing; no award has been made, and there is no guaranteed work or funding. If an award proceeds and the staffing model calls for it, WIL may offer a project-based contract or consulting engagement. WIL will ask before naming the candidate or including their resume in any proposal.

Requirements

• Track record leading research on youth outcomes, inequality, or related education and social policy.
• Peer-reviewed publications or major research reports.
• Strong quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods skills.
• Experience partnering with agencies or practitioners.
• Comfortable serving as a project-based contract collaborator; remote US.

Nice To Haves

• PhD preferred in sociology, economics, psychology, education, public policy, or a related field.
• Prior foundation-funded research as PI or co-PI.
• Research-practice partnership experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal investigator on youth inequality research proposals.
• Design studies of programs, policies, and practices that reduce inequality in youth outcomes.
• Partner with agencies and practitioners in research-practice partnerships.
• Lead quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods data collection and analysis.
• Write research narratives, methods, and dissemination plans.
• Contribute qualifications and past-performance narrative to WIL proposals when authorized to be named.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed