Research Associate

Brown University

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Job Description:

About Brown: Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.

About the Annenberg Institute: The Annenberg Institute is Brown University's education research institute. Our vibrant community includes Brown University faculty, postdoctoral research associates, staff, students, and multiple partners in Rhode Island and across the US. We partner with education leaders and global scholars to connect people, evidence, and practices to build toward a more effective and equitable education system that enables all students to thrive academically and in other ways.

About the Opportunity: The Research Associate will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Matt Kraft, to advance a range of ongoing research projects related to the teacher labor market and teacher compensation reforms. The position will play a supporting role in conducting background research on a wide range of topics, as well as analyzing a variety of labor market datasets. This position requires a strong independent work ethic, interest in education, ability to collaborate with the research team and external partners, and quantitative research skills.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in relevant field and 2 to 5 research years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, with considerable experience in K-12 teaching and/or working with federal datasets including those maintained by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• A strong quantitative background.
• Experience using Stata and/or R to analyze data.
• Strong interest in education research.

Competencies:

• Experience with data management and statistical analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent judgement and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Skills with Google suite apps.
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team.

Additional Information: This is a fixed term position with the possibility of renewal annually. This position is contingent on funding. Please include a resume as one attached .pdf document and cover letter, transcript, and letters of recommendation or names of references (3) as another single .pdf document (for a total of two attachments). Background and education check required. Please reach out to samuel_madison@brown.edu with any questions.