AI in Education Research Associate

American Institutes for Research

Chicago (IL)

Remote

USD 41,000 - 48,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is seeking a Research Associate with experience in education research and an interest in applying emerging educational technologies. The role supports multiple projects, focusing on data collection, processing, basic analysis, and dissemination of findings. Collaboration and curiosity are valued for rigorous, actionable research on education opportunities and challenges.

The position offers flexibility to work remotely within the U.S. or from AIR's U.S.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master's in the social sciences or related fields.
Experience collecting and processing quantitative or qualitative data.
Experience with data analysis software such as Stata, R, NVivo or Dedoose.
Interest in AI's role in education.
Experience with education stakeholders is a plus.
Passion for bringing evidence to education policy and practice.

Responsibilities

Prepare and assist with primary data collection (interviews, focus groups, surveys, usage data).
Serve as a primary contact for schools and teachers for study data collection.
Review and process qualitative and quantitative data.
Conduct basic descriptive analyses and contribute to reporting.
Prepare documents, figures, and charts describing findings.
Support project management tasks and scheduling.
Assist with recruitment of research participants.
Support proposal writing and business development activities.