Senior Impact Researcher

Constructive Dialogue Institute • New York, NY

7d • Remote

About The Position

The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is seeking a Senior Impact Researcher to lead its evaluation agenda. This role involves designing and executing impact and efficacy studies, building measurement systems, and translating findings for various audiences. The ideal candidate will combine methodological expertise with a commitment to public-facing communication, working at the intersection of social science and organizational impact. This position reports to the Senior Director of Research and Evaluation and collaborates closely with peers on the Research and Evaluation team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading applied social science research, including program evaluation or impact studies outside of purely academic settings.
• Strong command of quantitative research design and advanced statistical methods (e.g., multilevel modeling, mediation/moderation, longitudinal analysis, experimental and quasi-experimental designs).
• Experience designing and executing evaluations of interventions or programs, including in field (non-lab) settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write for non-academic audiences.
• Experience presenting or publishing research findings for practitioner, funder, or public audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with mixed-methods research, including qualitative data collection and synthesis.
• PhD in psychology, education, or a related quantitative social science field
• Familiarity with higher education, civic learning, or dialogue/bridge-building contexts.
• Experience programming in R; proficiency with reproducible research workflows.
• Knowledge of implementation science or improvement science frameworks.
• Experience collaborating with or advising product or education teams on measurement and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Own CDI's impact and efficacy research portfolio, including pre-post evaluations, quasi-experimental studies, and randomized controlled trials conducted in partnership with university collaborators.
• Lead all phases of evaluation work: research design, measurement development, data collection planning, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Develop, revise, test, and validate assessment measures, including self-report surveys, behavioral indicators, and emerging measurement approaches.
• Build and maintain reproducible analytical workflows and documentation standards that support rigorous, auditable research.
• Communicate research findings to diverse external audiences, including university partners, funders, academic and practitioner communities, and the general public.
• Represent CDI's research with accuracy, clarity, and appropriate nuance, in a manner consistent with CDI's values and nonpartisan commitments.
• Contribute to CDI's external credibility and thought leadership in the fields of evaluation, dialogue education, and bridge-building.
• Collaborate with Growth, Education, and Product teams to translate findings into program improvements and partner-facing materials.
• Partner with the Senior Data Scientist to ensure measurement and data collection workflows are well-integrated into reporting infrastructure and stakeholder-facing outputs.
• Collaborate with the Senior Research Associate on qualitative data collection, coding, and synthesis, and on the operational systems that support study execution.
• Build evaluation fluency across the team by helping colleagues develop shared language around measurement concepts, study findings, and their implications.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Education, and Growth teams to align evaluation priorities with organizational needs.

Benefits

• Compensation — $130,000-$140,000
• A Mission-Driven Culture — we practice what we preach, so our work culture is characterized by intellectual humility, continuous improvement, and open-mindedness
• Remote-First — CDI was founded as a remote-first organization, and we work hard to maintain a strong team culture across vast distances
• Unlimited PTO — as well as 13 company holidays
• Remote Work Support — up to $500 reimbursed for home office equipment (like desks, chairs, or webcams) and up to $50/month reimbursed for home internet or cell phone expenses
• Other Benefits — employer-supported health, vision and dental plans, subsidized parental leave, 3% 401k match, short- and long-term disability insurance, life and AD&D insurance, $1,000 annual professional development budget

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior