Remote Quantitative Research Associate

TrulyHired; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

WestEd in the United States seeks a Research Associate in Quantitative Analysis to contribute to research and evaluation projects emphasizing quantitative methods. Core activities include instrument design, data cleaning, and applying statistical techniques.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in research design and data analysis using Stata, SPSS, R, and Tableau, with a focus on ELA and math outcomes and postsecondary indicators.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and 1–3 years of relevant research experience.
• Strong foundation in quantitative design and statistical analysis, including regression and multilevel modeling.
• Experience with survey design and data collection instruments.
• Proficiency with Stata, SPSS, R, NVivo, Qualtrics, and Tableau for analyses and visualization.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage research tasks and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and administer surveys and quantitative instruments with project leads' review.
• Apply quantitative designs such as regression and quasi-experimental approaches.
• Perform data cleaning, coding, and analyses with multiple variables using statistical software.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards in Tableau.
• Prepare sections of research reports and present findings to clients.
• Organize research tasks, timelines, and supporting documentation.
• Mentor project team members and provide feedback.
• Interact with external clients and partners under supervision.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Statistical analysis

Survey design & data collection

Client-facing communication

Independent work under supervision

Education

Master's degree in education, economics, statistics, or related quantitative field

Tools

Stata

SPSS

R

NVivo

Qualtrics

Tableau

Job description

WestEd in the United States seeks a Research Associate in Quantitative Analysis to contribute to research and evaluation projects emphasizing quantitative methods. Core activities include instrument design, data cleaning, and applying statistical techniques.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in research design and data analysis using Stata, SPSS, R, and Tableau, with a focus on ELA and math outcomes and postsecondary indicators.