Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)

We are seeking a Research Consultant - Civics Researcher who will provide highly specialized skills, advice, counsel, and insights for decision-making related to complex research activity. Will contribute to the planning and implementation of research and ensure adherence to the best research methodologies, design, and practices.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Use scientific methods, procedures and techniques gained through previous training and expertise.
• Use understanding of theory behind the research and apply analytical skills to assigned projects
• Identify and mitigate risks.
• Implement and standardize new processes and procedures based on expert knowledge of literature and subject matter.
• Develop and implement new methods and tools with a focus on improving accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

•  Lead the Institute for Education Policy’s growing body of civics research, by conducting analysis and overseeing the quality produced by others on our team.
•  Support the development and funding of new civics projects, by identifying new opportunities and assisting with scopes and budgets required for proposals.
•  Produce academic and public-facing reports on students’ civic knowledge, skills, and attachments.
•  Collaborate with the Institute’s leadership across other civics-related research projects and initiatives.

• PhD in related field and significant experience in conducting related research.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Intermediate
• Experimentation - Intermediate
• Good Clinical Practices - Intermediate
• Information Gathering - Intermediate
• Process Improvement - Intermediate
• Project Risk Management - Intermediate
• Research and Analytical Skills - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Consultant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Consultant- Civics Researcher (The Institute for Education Policy)   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF  
Starting Salary Range: $75,100 - $131,700 Annually ($97,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Remote 
Department name: Institute for Education Policy   
Personnel area: School of Education