Research Scientist, Education & Workforce Policy

Harvard University; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University’s Kennedy School invites applications for a Research Scientist role within the Project on Workforce. Based at the Mossavar‑Rahmani Center for Business and Government, you will lead a multi-site longitudinal study linking education, labor markets, and healthcare outcomes.

You will design methodologies, oversee data collection, and disseminate findings to practitioners and policymakers. The role oversees staff across partners, ensures data integrity, and drives dissemination

Qualifications

• PhD in education, economics, public policy, or related field.
• 3+ years of research experience including design and implementation.
• Experience designing and leading mixed-methods research studies.
• Experience supervising research staff or teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication of research findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and refinement of a multi-year longitudinal study examining education, workforce, and employer outcomes across more than ten CTE healthcare sites.
• Develop study methodologies, analytic frameworks, and data collection protocols to ensure rigorous and policy-relevant research.
• Direct quantitative and qualitative data collection, management, analysis, visualization, and interpretation across multiple data sources.
• Design and oversee research infrastructure, including data systems, reporting processes, dashboards, and quality assurance procedures.
• Provide methodological guidance and technical assistance to participating sites to strengthen data collection, reporting, and evidence-informed continuous improvement.
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the research portfolio, including project timelines, budgets, deliverables, external vendors, and cross-sector partnerships.
• Supervise research assistants and other project staff, providing mentorship, workflow management, and quality oversight.
• Lead preparation of research reports, policy briefs, academic publications, presentations, and other dissemination products.
• Represent the Project on Workforce in meetings, conferences, and convenings with educators, healthcare employers, policymakers, funders, and other external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the strategic development of new research initiatives and external funding opportunities aligned with the Project's mission.

Skills

PhD in relevant field

Research design

Mixed-methods

Staff supervision

Data communication

Education datasets

Partnerships engagement

Education

PhD in education, economics, public policy

Job description

Harvard University’s Kennedy School invites applications for a Research Scientist role within the Project on Workforce. Based at the Mossavar‑Rahmani Center for Business and Government, you will lead a multi-site longitudinal study linking education, labor markets, and healthcare outcomes.

You will design methodologies, oversee data collection, and disseminate findings to practitioners and policymakers. The role oversees staff across partners, ensures data integrity, and drives dissemination