About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page here for further information.
About the Annenberg Institute:
The Annenberg Institute is Brown University’s education research institute. Our vibrant community includes Brown University faculty, postdoctoral research associates, staff, students, and multiple partners in Rhode Island and across the US. We partner with education leaders and global scholars to connect people, evidence, and practices to build toward a more effective and equitable education system that enables all students to thrive academically and in other ways. Our knowledge initiatives catalyze conversations across the research landscape, synthesizing what we know and mobilizing practitioners, policymakers, and researchers toward collaborative impact.
About the Opportunity:
The Annenberg Institute’s research teams bring together education leaders and researchers to solve pressing educational challenges, with a specific focus on the educator workforce, professional learning, student learning acceleration, higher education, and student engagement. Drawing on the complementary expertise and earned trust of partners, we seek to improve student and school experiences through stronger use of data and evidence while producing research that has impact on a national scale.
Responsibilities:
The Research Associate will work directly with Annenberg Institute faculty such as Drs. Lindsay Page and Christopher Cleveland to advance a range of ongoing research projects related to educational opportunity and higher education policy topics.
This position requires a strong independent work ethic, interest in education, ability to collaborate with the research team and external partners, commitment to equity, and quantitative research skills. Candidates must possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community as part of an organization that centers equity in its work.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in education, economics or related social science fields and 1-2 years
of research experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; master’s degree preferred
• A strong quantitative background
• Experience in Stata (or other software like Python or R) to analyze data
• Strong interest in education research
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
Competencies:
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Experience with data management and statistical analysis
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines
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Excellent judgement and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
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Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
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Skills with Google suite apps
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Skill/competency with statistical software (e.g., STATA, R, python), econometric training
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Substantive higher education, special education, text-as-data and / or education policy knowledge
Additional Information:
This is a fixed term position with the possibility of renewal annually. This position is contingent on funding.
Submit your application here. Please include a cover letter, resume, transcript, and letters of recommendation or names of references (3) as a single .pdf document.
Background and education check required.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.