Researcher, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
$80,000–$83,000 year
HybridHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and conduct independent and team-based research studies focusing on complex longitudinal administrative datasets in education. Translate rigorous quantitative analyses into actionable insights for school district partners through reports, presentations, and data visualizations. Mentor and supervise small research teams while leading grant development applications. Communicate findings to diverse stakeholders and build relationships with external partners to support decision-making. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints. Occasional travel and periodic evening or weekend work as needed. Hybrid schedule of three days in-office and two days remote.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Sociology, Education, or a related field
- Completion of a university-level course, thesis, or dissertation
- 4+ years of experience in managing, cleaning, documenting, and merging complex longitudinal administrative datasets
- 4+ years of experience applying advanced statistical methods to answer policy-relevant research questions
- 4+ years of experience in quantitative statistical analysis
- Programming in R, Stata, or SAS
- Proficiency in statistical analysis, data interpretation, and critical thinking to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets
- Experience conducting research on topics in education and a deep understanding of the U.S. education system
- Ability to translate the research needs of school districts into actionable research studies
- Strong understanding of research methodologies, including qualitative and quantitative approaches, survey design, and experimental techniques
- Ability to collect, organize, and manage large datasets efficiently while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate research findings effectively through comprehensive reports, presentations, and other media
- Capability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously, including planning, coordination, and timely execution, while ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget constraints
- Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve research objectives and foster a collaborative work environment
- Occasional travel
- Periodic evening and/or weekend work as needed
- Hybrid role (3 days in-office/2 days remote)
Desired Qualifications
- Ph.D. with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in collaborative research with nonprofit organizations or school districts
- Understanding of research-practice partnerships in education research
- Experience developing and managing research projects, managing data, and conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, such as multilevel modeling, causal modeling, quasi-experimental methods, survey design, and interviews
- Experience as a Research Assistant as part of Ph.D. training
- Ability to conduct and lead quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research
- Ability to oversee various research projects while managing and mentoring other research staff
- Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
- Adaptability and the ability to think creatively to address issues
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