Senior Research Associate

Position Summary

The Marsico Institute for Early Learning is seeking a Senior Research Associate to take the lead in managing key components of several grants and contracts, with an emphasis on developing and providing professional development on and leading data collection efforts, as well as creating resources supporting STEM learning in early childhood. This role encompasses fostering a supportive learning environment and empowering assessors and research assistants to excel in their roles.

The Senior Research Associate will be responsible for helping to set the vision, strategy, and execution of the data collection training and certification programs. In addition to this, the Senior Research Associate will oversee the implementation of various research studies, which includes training on and supervising classroom observations and child assessments; managing the process of data cleaning, entry, and coding;

ensuring inter-rater reliability; conducting and supporting data analyses; and leading the creation of written works, instructional guides, presentations, and progress reports. Reporting directly to the Associate Director and Executive Director for each grant and contract they manage, the Senior Research Associate will be a खरणक figure in advancing the institute’s research agenda. This is a non-benefited position not to exceed 1,000 hours in a calendar year.

Employment is grant‑funded and expected to end on June 30, 2026, with continuation contingent upon available funding and performance.

• Oversee and assess data collection at partner sites via in‑person and virtual observations and regular meetings with data collection staff.
• Participate in on‑site and virtual data collection efforts for ongoing and future research and evaluation projects.
• Engage in comprehensive reviews of literature and best practices in early inclusion and]};