Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Research Consultant - Civics Researcher who will provide highly specialized skills, advice, counsel, and insights for decision-making related to complex research activity. Will contribute to the planning and implementation of research and ensure adherence to the best research methodologies, design, and practices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Use scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and expertise.
• Use understanding of theory behind the research and apply analytical skills to assigned projects
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement and standardize new processes and procedures based on expert knowledge of literature and subject matter.
• Develop and implement new methods and tools with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Lead the Institute for Education Policy’s growing body of civics research, by conducting analysis and overseeing the quality produced by others on our team.
• Support the development and funding of new civics projects, by identifying new opportunities and assisting with scopes and budgets required for proposals.
• Produce academic and public-facing reports on students’ civic knowledge, skills, and attachments.
• Collaborate with the Institute’s leadership across other civics-related research projects and initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in related field and significant experience in conducting related research.

Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.