Research Scientist – Education Leadership & Systems Change

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a Research Scientist to support a growing portfolio of projects focusing on educational leadership, inclusive practices, implementation support, systems improvement, and positive outcomes for children and youth across Indiana.

In this role you will design, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation activities; contribute to grant development and management; and translate research into practice, collaborating with a wide network of stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in education, educational leadership, special education, public administration, organizational leadership, social sciences, implementation science, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in education, program coordination, leadership development, implementation support, systems improvement, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, implementing, or supporting research, evaluation, or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evidence of scholarly writing, technical reports, presentations, publications, or other professional dissemination activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate on externally funded projects, grants, contracts, or research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation activities.
• Contribute to grant development and management.
• Support translation of research into practice.
• Collaborate with CELL staff, educators, school and district leaders, state agencies, families, and community partners.

Skills

Scholarly writing

Grant development and management

Collaboration

Education

Doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in education, educational leadership, special education, public administration, organizational leadership, social sciences, implementation science, or a closely related field

Job description

Indiana University Bloomington seeks a Research Scientist to support a growing portfolio of projects focusing on educational leadership, inclusive practices, implementation support, systems improvement, and positive outcomes for children and youth across Indiana.

In this role you will design, implement, and disseminate research and evaluation activities; contribute to grant development and management; and translate research into practice, collaborating with a wide network of stakeholders.