Remote Quantitative Researcher: Meta-Analysis

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

Descripción de la vacante

American Institutes for Research seeks a Quantitative Researcher to contribute to rigorous evidence synthesis and quantitative research across education projects. You will design systematic reviews and meta-analyses, evaluate study quality, and apply advanced methods to impact evaluations, translating findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

The role supports remote work within the United States, with collaboration across AIR offices. A Master’s or Ph.D.

Formación

• Master’s degree with at least 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 (e.g., regression discontinuity designs), 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, testing, and improvement of tools and software that support evidence synthesis workflows and methods.

Conocimientos

Evidence synthesis

Meta-analysis

Statistical methods

R programming

Clear communication

Educación

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Herramientas

R

Descripción del empleo

American Institutes for Research seeks a Quantitative Researcher to contribute to rigorous evidence synthesis and quantitative research across education projects. You will design systematic reviews and meta-analyses, evaluate study quality, and apply advanced methods to impact evaluations, translating findings into actionable insights for policy and practice.

The role supports remote work within the United States, with collaboration across AIR offices. A Master’s or Ph.D.