About AIR:

• Help lead quantitative analyses of state and district administrative databases on students and teachers
• Support primary data collection from surveys and partnering organizations to supplement these longitudinal databases and analyses
• Collaborate with research staff on the coding and cleaning of both secondary and primary data to support project work
• Co-author academic papers and research briefs, and present at academic and other local and national conferences to disseminate project findings
• Participate in grant proposals to support future CALDER projects
• Effectively communicate with partners, site-based staff, and other stakeholders and represent CALDER and AIR in a professional manner

Education, Knowledge, and Experience:

• PhD in Economics, Education, Public Policy or related fields
• Experience with quantitative data collection and analysis of longitudinal education data
• Demonstrated familiarity with the organization of quantitative education data, including database structure, record layouts, and file structure
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of research principles and design
• Knowledge of STATA and/or other analytic and data management software (e.g., R, Python, SAS)

Skills:

• Ability to lead data analysis activities using quasi-experimental and other econometric analyses
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy when writing
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to produce concise, high-level summaries and briefings accessible to broad audiences Ability to articulate a clear interest in the substantive education topic areas addressed by CALDER research
• Available to travel locally and nationally to academic conferences and project meetings

Disclosures:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers an anticipated annual salary of $85,000 - $115,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.