Senior Research Associate I

The Senior Research Associate I is responsible for leading select research planning and management, data collection and analysis, and writing and dissemination activities across multiple research projects. S/he is responsible for generating new research projects, developing research networks, and supporting Center strategizing for fundraising/development. They are also tasked with day-to-day project management, research training and mentorship, and developing content expertise. The Senior Research Associate I also contributes to fundraising and organizational development efforts.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Planning

• Lead the conceptualization and design of research projects
• Work with Center leadership and administration to ensure projects are properly staffed and other necessary supports are in place

Project Management

• Lead day-to-day activities of research projects
• Develop and adhere to task lists and timelines to guide the research
• Ensure proper research documentation (e.g., IRB materials, prospectus, protocols) is prepared, approved, and disseminated
• Lead all or portions of project meetings
• Contribute to project updates for internal and external purposes

Data Collection

• For quantitative research, identify and secure primary and secondary data sources, which may require the development and execution of scopes of work, data agreements, and other contracts
• For qualitative research, oversee data collection planning and coordination and lead on-site and remote data collection activities

Data Management & Analysis

• Oversee day-to-day data management and analysis activities
• Ensure data are logged, data dictionaries are prepared, and data are stored in accordance with appropriate security standards
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis and extrapolate research findings
• Develop implications and recommendations based on research findings

Writing

• Author and co-author publications, including research reports, briefs, journal articles, blogs, and op-eds
• Manage publication review processes that include reviews of storylines and drafts and may engage external reviewers
• Serve as a reviewer for papers from within and outside of the Institute
• Coordinate communications strategy for research publications with communications team and external partners

Dissemination & Public Relations

• Present research findings at meetings and conferences and to a variety of audiences (research, practitioner, and policymaker)
• Represent at conferences, speaking engagements, and meetings with external stakeholders
• Support Institute's communication team with regard to external inquiries

Supervision & Leadership

• Mentor and supervise graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants
• Manage multi-person research teams
• Assess and confer with Center leadership about project staffing needs at regular intervals throughout the year
• Contribute to organizational development and strategy activities in coordination with Institute leadership

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in cultural studies, education, economics, sociology, statistics, or a related field and 4-7 years of experience conducting research projects in education or the social sciences
• Content knowledge of AI and the current sociopolitical issues facing AI and Education.
• Experience writing academic articles and research reports
• Knowledge of and experience with quantitative (e.g., econometric analysis) or qualitative research design and methods

Preferred Qualifications:

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills
• Track record of delivering high-quality work products under deadline
• Good judgment, reliability, and ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Salary Range:

25,000-27,945

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Equal Employment Opportunity

Teachers College is committed to fostering an inclusive academic community and to providing equal opportunity in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Advertised: Apr 25, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: May 15, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time

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Position Location Closes Senior Research Associate I New York May 15, 2025 The Senior Research Associate I is responsible for leading select research planning and management, data collection and analysis, and writing and dissemination activities across multiple research projects. S/he is responsible for generating new research projects, developing research networks, and supporting Center strategizing for fundraising/development. They are also tasked with day-to-day project management, research training and mentorship, and developing content expertise. The Senior Research Associate I also contributes to fundraising and organizational development efforts.