About the Role
The Staff Mixed Methods Researcher will design and execute research studies that integrate both qualitative and quantitative data. This role requires advanced analytical skills, methodological expertise, and the ability to communicate findings effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement mixed methods research studies
- Develop research protocols and data collection instruments
- Lead qualitative data collection through interviews and focus groups
- Conduct statistical analysis of quantitative datasets
- Integrate findings from multiple data sources
- Produce comprehensive research reports and summaries
- Present insights to stakeholders and project teams
- Ensure methodological rigor across all research activities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project design
- Translate research findings into practical recommendations
- Manage research timelines and project deliverables
- Maintain data quality and integrity standards
- Stay current with methodological advancements
- Support grant applications with research design input
- Train team members on research methods
- Ensure compliance with ethical research standards
- Coordinate with external research partners
- Develop sampling strategies for diverse populations
- Use software tools for qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Document research processes and decisions
- Evaluate program effectiveness using mixed methods
- Identify research gaps and propose new studies
- Contribute to peer-reviewed publications
- Support knowledge dissemination through presentations
- Maintain organized research repositories
Nice to Have
- Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience in interdisciplinary research settings
- Track record of securing research funding
- Publication history in peer-reviewed journals
- Expertise in program evaluation methodologies
- Experience with large-scale data collection
- Knowledge of community-based participatory research
- Familiarity with data visualization techniques
- Background in health or education research
- Experience working with vulnerable populations
- Proficiency in multiple data analysis software
- Leadership experience in research teams
- Experience with longitudinal study designs
- Knowledge of policy research frameworks
- Ability to conduct research in multiple languages
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package offered
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexible scheduling options
Team
Collaborative research team focused on evidence-based insights
Research Impact
- Our research directly informs product development and service improvements
- Findings are used to shape organizational strategy and policy
- Studies contribute to public knowledge through open-access publications
- Research outcomes support equity-focused initiatives
- Team regularly presents at national conferences
Professional Development
- Access to research training and workshops
- Support for conference attendance and presentations
- Opportunities to lead independent research projects
- Mentorship from senior research staff
- Funding for continuing education
Available for qualified candidates