Senior Research Scientist — Education & Early Math (Remote)

WestEd; Alameda (CA); Remote; USD 122,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits 15%

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WestEd is seeking a Research Scientist II to lead mid- to large-sized research and evaluation projects across multiple workstreams. You will guide study design, integrate methods, and translate findings for clients and communities.

You will also contribute to proposal development, build relationships with partners and funders, and mentor colleagues while expanding WestEd's early mathematics initiatives and maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in child development, education, psychology or a related research field.
• Deep knowledge of early mathematics development, early childhood education practices, and related policies.
• At least 5 years of experience leading applied research or evaluation studies with multiple workstreams.
• Experience leading proposals and building client/funder relationships; building a pipeline of work.
• History of presentations, publications, or professional engagement.
• Commitment to centering community voices in research.
• Expertise designing and overseeing complex, multi-method studies, including data collection and analysis.
• Proficiency with statistical software (Stata, SPSS, R).
• Knowledge of research ethics, IRB processes, and data security.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, timelines, and staff while meeting client needs.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mid- to large-sized or moderately complex studies across workstreams.
• Guide methodological decisions and contribute to study design and execution.
• Synthesize findings and communicate implications to clients and funders.
• Lead proposals and help build a pipeline of future work.
• Mentor colleagues and coach teams in presenting evidence effectively.

Skills

Early math knowledge

ECE practices

Policy knowledge

5+ years experience

Proposal development

Client/funder relationships

Mentoring

Written and oral communication

Data analysis expertise

Ethics and IRB

Team leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Coaching in writing/presenting

Education

Ph.D. in child development/education/psychology

Tools

Stata

SPSS

R

Job description

WestEd is seeking a Research Scientist II to lead mid- to large-sized research and evaluation projects across multiple workstreams. You will guide study design, integrate methods, and translate findings for clients and communities.

You will also contribute to proposal development, build relationships with partners and funders, and mentor colleagues while expanding WestEd's early mathematics initiatives and maintaining high ethical standards.