Sr. Research Fellow (I/II)

Typical Duties

• Lead and/or support the development of grant and/or contract proposals
• Serve as a subject matter expert and quality reviewer across new and existing projects and products
• Develop proposals, concept papers and scopes of work in collaboration with the Program Area Director for Education (PAD) and other senior education team members
• Support the start-up of newly funded projects and serve as a project team member where available
• Develop thought leadership pieces in collaboration with the PAD

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a related discipline (e.g., Education, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology)
• An established track record of winning education research and evaluation funding
• Experience conducted collaborative research with policy makers and practitioners and producing relevant and rigorous research products
• Experience as a Principal Investigator or Task Lead on an IES funded research project (Preferred)
• What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) certification in Group Design (Preferred)
• The level of this appointment (Research Fellow I or II) will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications. Candidates with a demonstrated track record of leading large, multi-year awards across multiple funders, managing a sustained line of research, and overseeing senior staff may be considered for the Research Fellow II role. The salary range reflects both levels.
• Note: All applicants with a current academic appointment or full-time organizational affiliation are expected to seek approval from their institution/organization to serve as a Research Fellow with Child Trends.

Location

• Flexible remote; in most states. Child Trends does not yet operate everywhere in the US and may require additional start up time in certain states. We currently do not support fellows living primarily overseas.

Background Investigation

How to Apply

• Please follow the “apply” link to submit your application. Please upload your resume/CV and cover letter as well as a brief writing sample, and three professional references .
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer . Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.