Remote Quantitative Researcher: Evidence Synthesis

American Institutes for Research; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 87.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The American Institutes for Research invites applications for a Quantitative Researcher to contribute to evidence synthesis and quantitative research across education projects. You will design systematic reviews, conduct meta-analyses, and translate findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

Responsibilities span study design, data extraction, quality assessment, effect-size calculation, and communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences.

Formación

• Master's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D., in education, statistics, research methods, or a related field, with demonstrated experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Experience conducting key components of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, including literature screening, study coding, data extraction, effect-size calculation, and quantitative synthesis.
• Knowledge of diverse quantitative research designs, including randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs, and demonstrated ability to assess study quality and apply quantitative methods in impact evaluation and evidence synthesis.
• Experience applying evidence standards, review criteria, or evidence-rating frameworks in research syntheses, evidence clearinghouses, or related initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex methodological concepts and research findings clearly, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsabilidades

• Develop research designs and study protocols for evidence synthesis across education, workforce, and health programs and topic areas.
• Design and implement transparent, reproducible evidence synthesis workflows, including literature screening, data extraction, quality assessment, effect-size calculation, and meta-analysis.
• Apply appropriate methods to extract and synthesize evidence from diverse research designs, including randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, single-case designs, and other quantitative research approaches.
• Conduct meta-analyses using advanced statistical methods and software, including methods for assessing heterogeneity, exploring variation in effects, and evaluating selective reporting bias.
• Develop and apply evidence review frameworks, study quality standards, and evidence-rating criteria for evidence clearinghouses, research syntheses, and related initiatives.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of impact evaluations, including randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies, using appropriate quantitative methods to estimate program impacts.
• Collaborate with clients and subject matter experts to develop and refine evidence review criteria and processes that align with project goals and policy needs.
• Contribute to the design, testing, and improvement of tools and software that support evidence synthesis workflows and methods.
• Develop and deliver training and other professional learning activities related to evidence synthesis methods and tools.
• Prepare written materials (e.g., technical reports and policy briefs) that communicate findings in ways that are accessible and useful to policymakers and other decision makers.
• Present findings to clients, professional associations, and the public.
• Manage or lead projects and tasks, assuming greater responsibility for project management over time.
• Participate in, and where appropriate lead, efforts to develop research proposals that generate external funding for evidence synthesis and impact evaluation studies.
• Mentor and support junior staff by providing methodological guidance, sharing approaches to solving problems, and providing feedback on their work.

Conocimientos

Meta-analysis

Heterogeneity assessment

Selective reporting bias

Quantitative methods

AI-enabled tools

R programming

Clear communication

Educación

Master's or PhD in relevant field

Herramientas

R

Descripción del empleo

The American Institutes for Research invites applications for a Quantitative Researcher to contribute to evidence synthesis and quantitative research across education projects. You will design systematic reviews, conduct meta-analyses, and translate findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

Responsibilities span study design, data extraction, quality assessment, effect-size calculation, and communicating results to technical and non-technical audiences.