CareerPlan

Research Scientist - Education Data Systems

United StatesRemoteFull-time2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10
Remote

Core

Principal investigator on research using state longitudinal data systems and linked education/workforce data to improve policy and practice.

Role type

Research Scientist (Education Data Systems)

Builds

Research proposals and studies for grant applications

Domain

Education policy and workforce intelligence

Deliverable

research

Required skills

causal or descriptive methods, data security, privacy compliance, human-subjects protections, quantitative analysis

Preferred skills

PhD in education/economics/public policy/statistics, federal education research award experience, linking education and workforce records

Technologies

Stata, R, SAS, Python

Responsibilities

Design studies using state longitudinal data systems, partner with state education agencies on data access, lead analysis and privacy/IRB compliance, write research narratives and dissemination plans

Seniority

Senior, project-based collaborator