Research Scientist

Indiana University Academic Positions • Bloomington, IN

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About The Position

The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL), within the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University Bloomington, seeks a Research Scientist to support a growing portfolio of projects focused on educational leadership, inclusive practices, implementation support, systems improvement, and positive outcomes for children and youth across Indiana. This position will play a key role in supporting Indiana’s State Personnel Development Grant (SPDG), including the CELL School Leadership Initiative (CSLI), while also contributing to a broader portfolio of grants, master service agreements, partnerships, and emerging initiatives. The Research Scientist will work collaboratively with CELL staff, educators, school and district leaders, state agencies, families, and community partners to design, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation activities; contribute to grant development and management; and support the translation of research into practice.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, psychology, public health, public policy, or related social science discipline).
• Demonstrated experience in research and evaluation, including designing, implementing, and disseminating research.
• Experience with grant development and management.
• Strong understanding of educational leadership, inclusive practices, implementation science, and systems improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting state-level initiatives, such as State Personnel Development Grants (SPDG).
• Experience with the CELL School Leadership Initiative (CSLI) or similar school leadership programs.
• Experience in translating research into practice.
• Experience working with children and youth in educational settings.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to grant development and management.
• Support the translation of research into practice.
• Work collaboratively with CELL staff, educators, school and district leaders, state agencies, families, and community partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree