Research Associate Center for Applied Behavioral Science
Research Associate Center for Applied Behavioral Science
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About MDRC
MDRC is a nonprofit nonpartisan education and social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve programs and policies that affect individuals families and children with low incomes in the United States. We design promising new interventions evaluate existing programs using the highest research standards and provide technical assistance to build better programs and deliver effective interventions at scale. We work as an intermediary bringing together public and private funders to test new policyrelevant ideas and communicate what we learn to policymakers and practitionersall with the goal of improving the lives of lowincome individuals families and children.
Research Associate MDRC Center for Applied Behavioral Science
MDRCs Center for Applied Behavioral Science (CABS) invites applications for a Research Associate to lead program evaluations and help programs reimagine their processes and service delivery strategies. MDRC is a nonprofit social and education policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to reduce poverty. MDRC is committed to finding solutions to some of the most difficult problems facing the nation. CABS uses behavioral science and design thinking to create equitable solutions that meet peoples needs. We believe that to drive change people receiving any given service should be engaged in program design. To learn more about CABS visit are looking for candidates with strong academic backgrounds and work experience in quantitative research and behavioral science. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of behavioral insights humancentered design and equitybased approaches; significant experience applying those insights in field research with government agencies or nonprofit programs; a strong interest in social policy; and a desire to work in small teams to foster social innovation.
Responsibilities
Develop and lead rigorous evaluations and research plans. This role includes writing analysis plans leading impact analyses and writing reports summarizing the methodology and results of our evaluations.
Develop ideas for new behavioral projects and topic areas. Identify opportunities for additional evaluation and technical assistance work and build a portfolio of new projects.
Develop and manage relationships with government agencies education institutions and nonprofit organizations to participate in program evaluation and technical assistance projects.
Design creative and behaviorally informed solutions in partnership with implementing agencies to improve program outcomes.
Develop and lead strategies to disseminate results related to MDRCs projects to funders policymakers practitioners social scientists and potential new audiences.
Track the latest developments in behavioral science as well as in the technology and methodology of intervention development and evaluation.
Manage project staff work plans and budgets.
Qualifications
Candidates should have knowledge of research designs; communication organizational and analytical skills; the ability to lead and manage research projects involving external partners that include communities served or affected by the research; and interest and experience in explaining teaching or mentoring about behavioral science humancentered design research methods and culturally responsive evaluation.
Ph.D. Ed.D. or equivalent with research expertise as evidenced through publications presentations and overall body of work.
Expertise and experience in applying behavioral insights or design thinking in fieldbased research.
Demonstrated ability to conduct research with an understanding of the lived experiences of participants program staff and research staff.
Publications and presentations about behavioral science or humancentered design research on programs and policies.
Relationshipdriven effective communicator and leader with strong interpersonal skills desire to work in a teamoriented environment and ability to collaborate with research team staff who have varied levels of experience.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with external constituents including funders the research community policymakers practitioners and participants.
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits
Medical vision and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Collaborative culture with career development opportunities
Time off perks including 10 paid holidays
Schedule: 5 days/wk.
Duration: FullTime
Dress code: Business Casual
Job Code:
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
If you want to be part of a diverse and multidisciplinary staff in a collaborative environment and values a meaningful career then we want to work with you!
Instructions:This search is being managed by our Executive Search Partner Insight Executive. For more information or to apply for the position please contact Aaron Schmidt President at. When submitting your application please include:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Written research and programming sample
Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.Please note that the health and safety of our employees and candidates is very important to us and that interviews (when scheduled) will be conducted via video conferencing. As a Federally Contracted employer MDRC is in full compliance with all applicable regulations including but not limited to recent changes that require vaccination of employees of federal contractors. All employees are required to be fully vaccinated with one of the available COVID19 vaccinations unless they have sought and received an exemption from this policy due to a disability or other medical condition or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Accommodations are granted in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Applicants must submit proof of vaccination or request and submit an applicable request for accommodation during the offer stage.
MDRC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. No qualified applicant employee intern volunteer or apprenticeship trainee will be discriminated against on the basis of his her or their race (including traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color national origin (including physical cultural or linguistic characteristics) marriage to or association with persons of a national origin group tribal affiliation membership in or association with an organization identified with or seeking to promote the interests of a national origin group name that is associated with a national origin group accent language use immigration status citizenship possession of a drivers license issued to persons unable to prove their lawful presence in the United States and other definitions under California or other states laws ancestry creed religion religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices) age citizenship veteran and/or military status sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender gender identity (including transgender status) gender expression gender transitioning or perceived gender transitioning marital status or civil partnership/union status physical or mental disability (actual or perceived) medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information protected medical leaves (requesting or being approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act) or similar state family medical leave laws domestic violence victim status political affiliation or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal state or local law. Legal work authorization is required. To request a reasonable accommodation during any stage of MDRC&s employment process due to a disability please contact
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