Senior Education & Workforce Researcher — Hybrid/Remote

The Urban Institute; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 116,706 - 203,111; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

The Urban Institute in Washington, DC is seeking a researcher to lead and co-lead various projects related to education and workforce development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in technology-enabled learning, project management, and a strong background in educational policy.

Responsibilities include developing research studies, managing teams, and analyzing data. The position offers a robust benefits package, including competitive salaries and retirement contributions. We welcome hybrid and remote applications, making this an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of related professional experience or equivalent education.
• Expertise in education and workforce research.
• Ability to lead and contribute to research agendas.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead research studies on education and workforce.
• Manage project teams and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.
• Oversee preparation of Institutional Review Board materials.

Skills

Data analysis

Project management

Research expertise

Communication skills

Education

Graduate degree in public policy, social work, education, economics, sociology, or related field

Tools

Stata

R

SAS

NVivo

Job description

The Urban Institute in Washington, DC is seeking a researcher to lead and co-lead various projects related to education and workforce development. The ideal candidate will have expertise in technology-enabled learning, project management, and a strong background in educational policy.

Responsibilities include developing research studies, managing teams, and analyzing data. The position offers a robust benefits package, including competitive salaries and retirement contributions. We welcome hybrid and remote applications, making this an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.