DescriptionThe Research Scientist will support a large-scale evaluation of the Massachusetts Literacy Launch Initiative, a statewide effort to improve literacy instruction from pre-K to grade 3. The incumbent will join a large team supporting this evaluation to help explore the implementation and impact of several state early literacy policies on teacher and student outcomes. The incumbent will help develop and lead key research analysis projects as part of the evaluation.
Reporting directly to the Principal Investigators, the Research Scientist drives all aspects of project planning for multiple research projects for this research team in a dynamic, layered team setting. The position takes a lead role in designing studies, leads data collection and analysis efforts, develops project models, engages practitioners and PL organizations as partners in research work, and writes academic papers, reports, presentations, and grant reports.
The incumbent will need to have a strong understanding of early literacy policy and practice and extensive expertise in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods. We are particularly interested in applicants with demonstrated experience using research to inform policy and practice.
We welcome earlier career scholars to apply instead to a related Senior Research Associate role, for which we are also hiring.
This position is 100% grant funded and is for one year with the possibility of renewal, based on satisfactory work performance and dependent upon funding.
Qualifications- An earned doctorate in Education, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, Political Science or other affiliated fields is required by the position start date.
- Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
- Experience working on large-scale research studies
- Strong background in education research.
- Candidates will be assessed based on research output and post-degree experience.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, two writing samples and contact information for three references.
Candidates should address in their cover letter how they would contribute to the research and/or teacher missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.
