Job Summary/Basic Function:
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. The position will be responsible for generating new research projects, developing research networks, and supporting strategies for fundraising and 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
     • Ensure proper research documentation (such as institutional review board materials, prospects, and protocols) are 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, the incumbent will 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, the incumbent will 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 is logged, data dictionaries are prepared, and data is stored in accordance with appropriate security standards
     • Conduct 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 for Teacher’s College and external partners

Dissemination & Public Relations:
     • Present research findings at meetings and conferences to a variety of audiences (such as researchers, practitioners, and policymakers)
     • 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, and 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
     • 4-7 years of experience conducting research projects in education or the social sciences

Preferred Qualifications:
     • Experience writing academic articles and research reports
     • Possesses good judgment, reliability, and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
     • Outstanding oral and written communication skills
     • Track record of delivering high-quality work products under deadlines
     • Content knowledge of AI and the current sociopolitical issues facing AI and Education
     • Knowledge of and experience with quantitative or qualitative research design and methods

Salary Range:

$84,000 - $105, 000

Work Modality:

Hybrid

Competitive Compensation and Benefits 

The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.  Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Hybrid/Remote

Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (a combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.