Research Scientist, Education & Workforce Analytics

Harvard University

Massachusetts

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School seeks a Research Scientist to lead a multi-site longitudinal study on education, workforce, and healthcare pathways. Based at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center, you will design research agendas, oversee data collection, analysis, and dissemination to policymakers and practitioners.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 3+ years in mixed-methods research, supervision experience, and strong communication.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in education, economics, public policy, or related field with 3+ years of research experience.
Experience designing and leading complex mixed-methods studies.
Experience supervising research staff or teams.

Responsibilities

Lead design, implementation, and refinement of a multi-year longitudinal study examining education and workforce outcomes across multiple sites.
Develop study methodologies and data collection protocols for rigorous, policy-relevant research.
Oversee quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and interpretation across data sources.
Design and oversee research infrastructure, including data systems, reporting processes, dashboards, and QA procedures.
Provide methodological guidance to participating sites to strengthen data collection and reporting.
Manage day-to-day execution of the research portfolio, timelines, budgets, vendors, and partnerships.
Supervise research assistants and project staff, mentoring and ensuring quality.
Lead preparation of reports, policy briefs, publications, and presentations.
Represent the Project on Workforce in meetings and conferences with educators, employers, policymakers, funders.