americaninstitutesforresearch
Research Associate, Human and Community Development
At a Glance
- Location
- US-Remote | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Chapel Hill | US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-Sacramento | US-TX-Austin
- Work Regime
- remote
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-10T14:03:37-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Education
Requirements
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience, or a Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields.
Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data collection.
Experience using qualitative (e.g., Atlas.TI, NVivo, or Dedoose) or quantitative (e.g., STATA or R) data analysis software programs.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data collection and report writing.
Responsibilities
Assist project teams in compiling and synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and policy scans).
Prepare and assist with primary source data collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize materials; and contribute to content development.
Participate in the collection and review of research and evaluation data.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the reporting and interpretation of findings.
Prepare documents, portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and interpret findings of analyses.
Support proposal writing and business development activities.
About the Company
Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.