Research Scientist, Education & Workforce Policy

Conditions. Workplace Diversity, LLC.; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University, based at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, seeks a Research Scientist to lead a multi-year longitudinal study on education, workforce, and healthcare pathways across multiple sites. You will design methodologies, oversee data collection and analysis, and guide dissemination to policymakers and practitioners.

You will supervise staff, manage complex projects with multiple partners, and contribute to new research initiatives aligned with the Project on

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in education, economics, public policy, or related field and 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 across multiple CTE healthcare sites.
• Develop study methodologies, analytic frameworks, and data collection protocols.
• Direct quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, visualization and interpretation.
• Design and oversee research infrastructure including data systems, reporting, dashboards and QA.
• Provide methodological guidance to participating sites and ensure data quality and integrity.
• Manage day-to-day execution including timelines, budgets, deliverables, and partnerships.
• Supervise research staff and mentors, ensuring workflow and quality.
• Lead preparation of reports, briefs, publications, and presentations.
• Represent the Project on Workforce in meetings with educators, employers, policymakers and funders.
• Contribute to strategic development of new research initiatives and funding proposals.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Research leadership

Communication of findings

Education

Ph.D. in education, economics, public policy, or related field

Job description

Harvard University, based at the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government, seeks a Research Scientist to lead a multi-year longitudinal study on education, workforce, and healthcare pathways across multiple sites. You will design methodologies, oversee data collection and analysis, and guide dissemination to policymakers and practitioners.

You will supervise staff, manage complex projects with multiple partners, and contribute to new research initiatives aligned with the Project on