Remote Research Associate, Education Systems & Policy

Doist; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Air is seeking a Research Associate to support research, evaluation and technical assistance projects that strengthen outcomes for students, families and communities. You will collect data through interviews, surveys and focus groups, analyze findings, and help develop reports and deliverables for decision‑makers. The role offers remote work within the United States with potential in AIR’s U.S.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years or a Master’s degree in social sciences or related fields.
• Experience collecting quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Experience using qualitative or quantitative data analysis software such as STATA, R or NVivo.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data collection and reporting.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials and contribute to content development.
• Participate in collection and review of research and evaluation data.
• Assist in compiling quantitative datasets and data sharing agreements.
• Analyze data and contribute to reporting and interpretation of findings.
• Support literature reviews and policy scans to inform reports.

Skills

Data collection

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Data management

Statistical software

Report writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences

Master’s degree in social sciences

Tools

STATA

R

NVivo

Job description

Air is seeking a Research Associate to support research, evaluation and technical assistance projects that strengthen outcomes for students, families and communities. You will collect data through interviews, surveys and focus groups, analyze findings, and help develop reports and deliverables for decision‑makers. The role offers remote work within the United States with potential in AIR’s U.S.

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