Quantitative Researcher, Evidence Synthesis & Meta-Analysis

Required

• Education, Knowledge, and Experience
• A Master’s degree with at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D., in education, statistics, research methods, or a related field, with demonstrated experience conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
• Experience conducting key components of systematic reviews and meta-analyses, including literature screening, study coding, data extraction, effect-size calculation, and quantitative synthesis.
• Knowledge of diverse quantitative research designs, including randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental designs, and demonstrated ability to assess study quality and apply quantitative methods in impact evaluation and evidence synthesis.
• Experience applying evidence standards, review criteria, or evidence-rating frameworks in research syntheses, evidence clearinghouses, or related initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex methodological concepts and research findings clearly, both orally and in writing, to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Expertise in advanced evidence synthesis methods, including meta-analytic modeling, assessment of heterogeneity and variation in effects, and evaluation of selective reporting bias.
• Ability to assess methodological rigor across a range of study designs and translate research evidence into transparent, defensible evidence ratings or recommendations.
• Ability to apply appropriate quantitative methods to the design and analysis of impact evaluations, including experimental and quasi-experimental studies.
• Experience with or interest in applying AI-enabled tools to support literature screening, coding, data extraction, or other components of evidence synthesis.
• Proficiency in a statistical programming language or software (e.g., R) and ability to learn and apply new statistical and methodological tools as needed across projects.
• Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.