Part-Time Senior Researcher, International Development

American Institutes for Research; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 84,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research seeks a part-time Senior Researcher to support the International Development program. You will lead and contribute to complex studies, manage multi-client projects, and translate findings into actionable policy insights. The role allows remote work within the United States or from AIR's U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates have strong expertise in applied research, evaluation, and implementation science, with proven ability to manage client relationships and develop

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s plus substantial relevant experience in international development.
• Strong understanding of implementation science and research design.
• Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day project operations as PI, project director, or task lead.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver on time and within budget.
• Develop study designs and analytic plans aligned to research questions.
• Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients.
• Oversee data collection activities and analysis using appropriate tools.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Proposal writing

Client management

Team leadership

Facilitation

Attention to detail

Education

PhD in Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Public Policy, International Development, or related field

Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Stata

R

Excel

NVivo

Job description

American Institutes for Research seeks a part-time Senior Researcher to support the International Development program. You will lead and contribute to complex studies, manage multi-client projects, and translate findings into actionable policy insights. The role allows remote work within the United States or from AIR's U.S.

offices. Ideal candidates have strong expertise in applied research, evaluation, and implementation science, with proven ability to manage client relationships and develop