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American Institutes for Research

Advancing Evidence. Improving Lives.

Researcher Intern, PhD Students

ResearcherGeneralPart TimeRemoteEntry LevelTeam 1,001-5,000Since 1946H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 7 moreAll locations: California | Illinois | North Carolina | Maryland | Massachusetts | Texas | Virginia | Washington

Posted

10 days ago

Salary

$30 / hour

Seniority

Entry Level

Postgraduate DegreeEnglish

Job Description

Researcher Intern, PhD Students

American Institutes for Research

• Support projects related to the education of students with disabilities, with emphasis on state education agencies and special education systems-level work. • Assist with reviewing, synthesizing, and organizing research, policy, guidance, and other resources relevant to special education leadership and improvement efforts. • Contribute to the development of tools, materials, presentations, briefs, and other products for internal and external audiences. • Participate in team meetings, professional learning opportunities, and mentorship activities with leaders in special education and related fields. • Help analyze problems of practice and identify evidence-based strategies that support improved services, systems, and outcomes for children and youth with disabilities. • Collaborate with project staff to complete assigned tasks, monitor timelines, and communicate progress on internship activities. • Complete a culminating project aligned with the priorities of NCSI. • Perform other related duties in support of learning goals and organizational needs.

Job Requirements

  • Must currently enrolled in a doctoral program in special education, educational leadership, public policy, disability studies, education policy, or a closely related field focused on the education and development of students with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated interest in leadership, policy, systems improvement, or state-level work related to special education.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize information clearly for different audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid or remote professional environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Experience with literature reviews, policy analysis, data-informed decision-making, or program support.
  • Commitment to improving outcomes for students with disabilities, their families, and the systems that serve them.

Benefits

  • AIR’s Total Rewards Program is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

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