American Institutes for Research · 1 day ago
Qualitative Researcher, Health Innovations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $128K/yr
4+ years expAmerican Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Qualitative Researcher to lead and contribute to research and evaluation projects, apply qualitative methods, and translate findings into actionable insights.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to the design and execution of rigorous research and evaluation projects
Apply appropriate qualitative methods to collect, manage, analyze, and interpret data
Translate complex findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for client reports, technical memos, and presentations
Support proposal development through writing technical sections, developing budgets, and contributing to proposal strategy
Manage small to mid-sized tasks or project components, including planning timelines, tracking deliverables, and liaising with clients while maintaining positive and collaborative relationships
Mentor and guide junior staff through regular feedback, training, and modeling of research best practices
Engage with stakeholders and partners through meetings, briefings, and dissemination activities
Contribute to a collaborative environment that values and respects a wide range of perspectives, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences
Qualification
Required
PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, Health Services Research, Evaluation, Social Science, or a related discipline), or a Master's degree with at least four (4) years of qualitative research experience
Experience conducting applied qualitative research or evaluation in health, human services, or policy contexts
Experience designing and implementing qualitative data collection efforts, including development of interview and focus group protocols
Experience coordinating qualitative data collection activities, including recruitment, scheduling, data management, and quality assurance
Experience synthesizing qualitative findings and contributing to reports, briefs, or presentations for technical and non-technical audiences
Experience interpreting analytic results and contributing to reports, briefs, or presentations that inform program, policy, or operational decisions
Experience working on research or evaluation projects for federal, state, or local agencies or other public or nonprofit entities
Strong qualitative analysis skills, including experience coding, analyzing, and synthesizing qualitative data using qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose)
Strong technical writing skills, with experience drafting reports, briefs, presentations, and methodological documentation
Excellent communication skills, with an ability to convey complex information, and collaborate efficiently in a virtual work environment
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
Proven ability to coach junior staff and foster inclusive team dynamics
Strong organizational and time management skills
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in data analysis and report writing
Preferred
Familiarity with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal health programs
Company
American Institutes for Research
An independent, not-for-profit corporation which performs basic and applied research
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.86MKey Investors
U.S. Department of EducationJim Joseph Foundation
2017-11-01Grant· $7.8M
2014-09-08Grant· $0.8M
2010-10-10Grant· $1.26M
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David Myers
President & Chief Executive Officer
Richard Jacik
Chief Technology Officer
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