Overview
Research Associate Jobs in Cambridge, MA at TALENT Software Services
Title: Research Associate
Company: TALENT Software Services
Location: Cambridge, MA
Description
Under the general direction of a faculty member, develop, design and conduct research projects using advanced quantitative and qualitative methods. Conduct background research and literature reviews. Synthesize, analyze, and interpret results. Write, edit or update all forms of academic writing including case studies, academic and popular journal articles, teaching notes, project reports, policy memos and multimedia scripts. Provide advanced subject-matter expertise and act as a collaborator and thought-partner to the faculty member. Requirements include evidence of academic excellence and prior high-quality, original academic writing and research. Strong skills related to analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research, news, and literature are needed. Demonstrated skill at navigating complex information, situations and organizations and proven ability to work independently and creatively are needed. Full proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected.
We would like to hire 3-5 people. These individuals will work 10-20 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Supporting project specific research efforts including but not limited to
- Sending targeted communications to districts and schools based on data
- Reviewing survey response counts and preparing tables organizing information to support targeted outreach based on data
- Identifying contacts for targeted outreach
- Organizing and archiving communications and responses
