The Research Project Manager will oversee planning, operations, and activities for the Rhode Island Research-to-Practice Network, assisting the director in the direction and strategy of the Network. The Network is a core piece of the EdResearch for Action initiative, a joint partnership between the Annenberg Institute at Brown University and Results for America. The Network plays a significant role in advancing EdResearch’s goal of developing new and better ways to turn research into action so that every student can succeed.
Opportunities at Annenberg
The Research Associate performs data cleaning, merging and analysis; reviews relevant literature; develops project models and data visualizations; and drafts and/or revises team memos, policy reports, academic papers and conference presentations. Candidates must be experienced with Stata programming and Microsoft Excel, possess strong oral and written communication skills, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic team. 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.
The Research Associate is responsible for developing and at times leading key research analysis projects with local districts and the Rhode Island Department of Education to understand and address questions about student well-being, academic outcomes, and the teacher workforce.
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.
The Project Manager works closely with Annenberg’s Rhode Island Education Research Team helping to design the overall direction of local research projects and leading the projects’ execution. This position may establish and/or maintain relationships with partners and other stakeholders. Responsibilities will include helping to design research plans, collecting data, coordinating the research team’s work, conducting quantitative analyses, and managing other research assistants as needed.
The Research Project Manager works closely with Annenberg’s Director of Applied Research, helping to build coherence across a series of Annenberg initiatives – Edinstruments, EdWorkingPapers, and EdResearch for Recovery.