Education Policy Research Scientist (State Data)

The Association for Education Finance and Policy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association for Education Finance and Policy, through Boston University’s Wheelock Educational Policy Center, is seeking a Research Scientist. This role focuses on designing large-scale research on Connecticut’s educator workforce and requires expertise in quantitative research methods.

The ideal candidate will lead studies, manage partnerships, and produce a variety of research outputs. A Ph.D. in education policy or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and experience with statistical software.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative research methods and applied econometrics.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deliver on timelines.
• Experience with large administrative datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead quantitative research studies on educator workforce in Connecticut.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with state education agencies.
• Produce research outputs for academic and practitioner audiences.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Causal inference techniques

Statistical software (Stata, R)

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in education policy or related field

Job description

The Association for Education Finance and Policy, through Boston University’s Wheelock Educational Policy Center, is seeking a Research Scientist. This role focuses on designing large-scale research on Connecticut’s educator workforce and requires expertise in quantitative research methods.

The ideal candidate will lead studies, manage partnerships, and produce a variety of research outputs. A Ph.D. in education policy or a related field is required, along with strong communication skills and experience with statistical software.