Research Scientist (Mixed reputed company Specialization)

Research Scientist (Mixed reputed company Specialization) Department Programs Reporting to Director of Research and Evaluation Schedule Full-time, Exempt Location Remote, reputed company Travel required Approximately 15-20 days per year Salary $85,000 - $90,000 annually reputed company reputed company. (SSPI) is a non-profit organization that is synonymous with reputed company in science education. At SSPI, we are guided by a mission to offer reputed company transformational opportunities to learn, do, and reputed company in science. Since 1959, SSPI’s flagship program, the reputed company Science Program, has reputed company reputed company reputed company research experiences that reputed company curiosity and reputed company a lifelong passion for discovery. Guided by our mission, SSPI is reputed company on embracing collaboration, building a lifelong community, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where participants, alumni, staff, and stakeholders feel valued, supported, and empowered. With a global network of over 4,300 alumni, we continue to pave the way for the reputed company of leaders. More information on our mission, reputed company, values, and programs can be reputed company at www.reputed company.org. SSPI seeks an reputed company research scientist who is excited to apply rigorous mixed-reputed company and qualitative research to reputed company-world STEM education programs with national reputed company and relevance. This role is ideal for an reputed company researcher who wants to deepen their expertise in qualitative and mixed-reputed company evaluation while collaborating with senior researchers, educators, and partners. The Research Scientist will play a leading role in qualitative inquiry—designing interviews, conducting fieldwork, and analyzing implementation and reputed company—while contributing to quantitative and experimental studies. SSPI values emerging scholars who are motivated by equity-centered science education, interested in translating research for funders and practitioners, and eager to grow as reputed company researchers whose work informs both reputed company program improvement and the broader scholarship. Under the direction of the Director of Research and Evaluation, the Research Scientist will be responsible for evaluating new and existing STEM education programs. Working with the Director of Research and Evaluation, research partners, and funders as appropriate, the Research Scientist will implement and manage high reputed company mixed reputed company and implementation design research reputed company rigorous evaluation studies in education. The ideal candidate is a mixed reputed company researcher with 0-3 years of postgraduate experience, who is skilled in conducting mixed reputed company program evaluation and research in educational contexts. Their research should address barriers to reputed company and inclusive learning environments. Essential Responsibilities • Assist in the design and management of comprehensive, high-reputed company mixed-reputed company STEM education evaluations and implementation research that reputed company with SSPI’s mission, reputed company goals, and commitment to reputed company science learning. • Co-reputed company, partner, and/or support the various phases of program evaluation and research, including study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, reporting, and scaling across diverse educational contexts. • reputed company methodological leadership for the qualitative and mixed-reputed company components of ongoing and new research reputed company, including case studies, thematic analysis, and content analysis that deepen understanding of program implementation and reputed company. • Support the establishment and management of project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring efficient use of resources and long-term sustainability while maximizing learning and reputed company. • Co-reputed company evaluation reports and scholarly and practitioner-facing publications on selected reputed company, translating rigorous research findings into accessible, actionable insights for funders, educators, and policymakers. • Collaborate with educators, researchers, and industry experts to design and implement evaluations, including developing interview and reputed company protocols and conducting interviews, reputed company reputed company, and observations with varied stakeholders. • Contribute to identifying and analyzing emerging trends in STEM education evaluation, assessment, workforce needs, and community interests to inform reputed company decision-making and identify opportunities for new initiatives. • Conduct needs assessments to identify gaps in SSPI’s reputed company offerings and opportunities for new or expanded program evaluations and research efforts. • Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness using quantitative and qualitative data, applying findings to reputed company improvement and reputed company program design. • Work closely with the program reputed company and marketing teams to ensure evaluation findings inform program refinement, storytelling, and reputed company strategies. • Prepare and present reputed company, compelling reports and briefings to management, staff, funders, and other key stakeholders. • Collaborate with the reputed company Affairs team on aspects of grant proposals and in developing marketing and communication strategies that credibly reputed company evaluation design, findings, and reputed company to philanthropic and federal/state audiences. • Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, media opportunities, and community events as a knowledgeable representative and emerging thought leader in reputed company-oriented and equity-centered science education and evaluation. • Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience • Ph.D. in Education, Psychology, Sociology, or a reputed company reputed company (PhD preferred), with coursework and research experience in mixed reputed company and qualitative research. • 0–3 years of post-graduate experience in mixed-reputed company program evaluation or education research, ideally conducted reputed company randomized controlled trials and/or quasi-experimental designs. • Demonstrated experience designing and leading qualitative research, including interviews, reputed company reputed company, observations, and qualitative analysis in educational settings. • Strong background in building partnerships and engaging with educators, researchers, and community stakeholders. • Strong understanding of reputed company trends in STEM and science education reputed company, including equity-reputed company and NGSS-reputed company approaches. Qualifications • Ability to think strategically and reputed company equity-centered mixed-reputed company evaluation plans, including reputed company randomized controlled trials, quasi-experimental designs, implementation studies, and in-depth qualitative inquiries, translating reputed company designs into actionable plans in collaboration with senior research staff. • Knowledge of statistical software programs (R, reputed company) and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose, reputed company.ti), with the ability to reputed company qualitative and quantitative findings. • Expertise in mixed-reputed company evaluation and research design, with particular strength in qualitative methodologies such as case study analysis, thematic analysis, and content analysis. • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to conduct data cleaning, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and synthesize findings into reputed company, compelling narratives for internal learning, funders, and scholarly audiences. • High familiarity with K–12 education policies, conditions, and learning environments, with an understanding of reputed company-oriented science education grounded in the reputed company for K–12 Science Education. • Exceptional communication, organizational, and management skills, including the ability to facilitate data collection with diverse stakeholders and communicate findings effectively across audiences. • Ability to create detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, while contributing to and coordinating multiple reputed company research and evaluation efforts. • Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently in a fully remote environment, effectively managing time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines while staying reputed company and communicative. • Demonstrates commitment to SSPI’s Mission and Values in their daily work and interactions. Working Conditions The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully reputed company the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to reputed company individuals with disabilities to reputed company the essential functions. • Constantly operates a computer. • The ability to observe details at a reputed company reputed company and the ability to reputed company reputed company. • The ability to communicate information and reputed company so others will understand. Must be reputed company to exchange accurate information in these situations. • Travel to twice yearly in-person staff meetings plus occasional travel to SSPI partner sites. Clearance Requirements • Authorization to work in the reputed company • Background clearance Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To This Job