Research Associate Quantitative Analysis

Remote Jobs; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WestEd is seeking a Research Associate in Quantitative Analysis to contribute to research and evaluation projects nationwide. The role emphasizes quantitative methods, instrument design, and advanced data analysis, supporting ELA, math outcomes, and post-secondary results.

The candidate will work with project leads and clients, often with low supervision. The ideal candidate has subject-matter expertise in research design and quantitative data analysis, and is proficient with statistical

Qualifications

• Subject-matter expertise in research design and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with statistical software and applied statistical methods.
• Ability to design quantitative data collection instruments and surveys.

Responsibilities

• Define and apply quantitative research designs for assigned tasks.
• Conduct data collection, cleaning, organization, and analysis of quantitative data.
• Write up and present research results to internal and external audiences.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Statistical software

Research design

Data analysis

Instrument design

Job description

About WestEd

As a community of over 1,400 researchers, practitioners, consultants, and administrative professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences, we are committed to making a qualitative difference in the lives of youth, children, and adults. We conduct and apply research, develop evidence-based solutions, and provide consulting services across the country in both rural and urban communities to improve equitable outcomes for individuals from infancy through adulthood. Serving as trusted partners in the areas of education, health, and justice, our teams enhance capacity within communities and school districts to prioritize impact - asking the right questions, customizing methodologies, developing relevant tools, and implementing best practices specific to a diverse range of stakeholder needs.

WestEd supports individual initiative, excellence, and hard work of all individuals in our hiring and work practices. WestEd complies with all applicable federal and state anti-discrimination laws, as well as OFCCP requirements. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, or status as a protected veteran.

SPECIAL NOTICE REGARDING THE WORK LOCATION OF THIS POSITION

Although WestEd provides the option of working at one of its facilities for employees, many roles allow employees to choose to work remotely for their own convenience. The decision to allow remote work at the employee's convenience is based on the requirements of the position or project in question.

Position Overview

The Research Associate Quantitative Analysis contributes to research and evaluation projects with an emphasis on quantitative methods. Core activities include: developing data collection instruments and research designs; cleaning, managing, and analyzing quantitative data using statistical techniques that account for multiple variables (for example, regression-based methods, multilevel modeling, or quasi-experimental designs); writing and presenting sections of reports and research summaries; and writing up and presenting results directly to clients in partnership with project leads. This role requires a moderate level subject-matter expertise as a quantitative methodologist.

The ideal candidate brings subject-matter expertise in research design and quantitative data analysis, including experience with statistical software and applied statistical methods, along with a content-area focus in ELA and math outcomes, academic transitions, and post-secondary outcomes (matriculation, retention, and graduation). Candidates should be comfortable working under low supervision while independently defining methodology and managing day-to-day tasks such as instrument design, data analysis, and data summarization.

Core Focus Areas

Research Design & Quantitative Analysis (85%)

• Independently define and select methodology for assigned research tasks when given an objective and direction, with quality checks from project leads.
• Independently design surveys and other quantitative data collection instruments, with review and quality checks from project leads.
• Apply quantitative research designs, such as correlational and quasi-experimental designs, in consultation with project leads.
• Conduct statistical analyses involving multiple variables, using techniques such as regression, multilevel modeling, and other applied statistical methods.
• Collect, clean, organize, and analyze data using quantitative methods, with qualitative and mixed-method techniques as needed to support project deliverables.
• Write up and present research results, including presentation of statistical results, for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to project deliverables and help track research tasks, timelines, and data management processes.
• Provide documented feedback and informal mentoring to project team members on specific projects and tasks.
• Have regular client interactions, in partnership with the project lead. Write up and present results directly to clients.

Dissemination & Outreach (10%)

• Contribute to writing articles and preparing presentations of research results for internal and external audiences.
• Support the development of thematic summaries and distilled insights from site visits and other data collection activities.
• Build relationships with practitioners at K-12 institutions, non-profit organizations, and other researchers.
• Contribute to building WestEd's eminence and visibility in a