Policy Research Scientist - Education & Equity Analytics

ETS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Volunteer PTO incentives

Job summary

ETS is seeking an open-rank Research Scientist in Washington, DC, to conduct rigorous policy research in education. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in causal inference and have experience with statistical programming. The candidate will work collaboratively on evaluating and informing education policy through research.

The position requires a Ph.D. and offers a salary range of $155,000 - $165,000 with added benefits like PTO for volunteer work. Join us in advancing equitable education solutions!

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in causal inference methods and policy analysis.
• Experience analyzing administrative, survey, or longitudinal data.
• Strong record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to evidence-based decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and publish rigorous policy research on education systems.
• Contribute to evaluation and translation of research frameworks for policy.
• Collaborate on projects spanning program evaluation and policy analysis.
• Provide consultation to policymakers applying research evidence.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to professional development.
• Disseminate research findings through various formats.

Skills

Causal inference methods

Statistical programming (R, Stata, Python)

Research productivity

Collaborative work

Advancing equity in education policy

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Education, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology

Job description

ETS is seeking an open-rank Research Scientist in Washington, DC, to conduct rigorous policy research in education. Ideal candidates will demonstrate expertise in causal inference and have experience with statistical programming. The candidate will work collaboratively on evaluating and informing education policy through research.

The position requires a Ph.D. and offers a salary range of $155,000 - $165,000 with added benefits like PTO for volunteer work. Join us in advancing equitable education solutions!