Remote Research Assistant - Education & Learning Supports

American Institutes for Research; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Research is seeking a Research Assistant to support a portfolio of learning outcomes research, including projects on instruction, leadership development, and supports for English learners and students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes literature reviews, data preparation, analysis, and collaboration with school and district leaders in a remote-friendly U.S. location. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences or a related field.
• Knowledge of research methodologies and data collection approaches.
• Experience with learning communication tools and strategies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews to support research projects and proposal development activities.
• Prepare and clean data for analysis and review datasets for errors.
• Code and review studies for research synthesis and evidence review projects.
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses and contribute to reporting.
• Support communication with school and district leaders.
• Develop spreadsheets, databases, and tracking tools for projects.
• Assist in identifying funding opportunities and proposals.
• Develop scholarly materials communicating research findings.
• Prepare research products, presentations and dissemination materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organization

Time management

Collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

NVivo

R

Stata

Job description

Air Research is seeking a Research Assistant to support a portfolio of learning outcomes research, including projects on instruction, leadership development, and supports for English learners and students with disabilities.

The role emphasizes literature reviews, data preparation, analysis, and collaboration with school and district leaders in a remote-friendly U.S. location. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.