Research Associate, Human and Community Development
Company: American Institutes for Research
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
AIR is seeking a Research Associate to support applied research,
evaluation, and technical assistance projects within the Human and
Community Development program. The Research Associate will work as
part of interdisciplinary project teams and contribute to research
and implementation efforts across a range of policy areas. The
Research Associate will contribute to projects in the Human and
Community Development program. This program generates
evidence-informed solutions and fosters cross-sector collaboration
across the following interconnected portfolios: Community Health:
Evidence translation and communication to inform health care
choices, healthy behaviors, and system improvement; health systems
governance support; housing and homelessness; behavioral health;
disaster preparedness; and rural health. Children & Families: Early
childhood, early learning, childcare, maternal and infant health,
and child welfare. Safety & Justice: Violence prevention and
intervention, youth and adult diversion services, wraparound
facilities and reentry supports, and national defense and law
enforcement readiness. Youth Development: Out-of-school time and
summer programs, youth sports and arts, adolescent science,
informal learning (e.g., libraries and museums), and youth economic
mobility. This position will contribute primarily to one portfolio,
with opportunities to support projects across other portfolios
based on their skills and experience. This position has the
flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or
from one of AIR’s U.S. office locations . This does not include
U.S. territories. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in
Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is
a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral
and social science research and delivers technical assistance to
address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States
and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions
that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
Responsibilities: Assist project teams in compiling and
synthesizing information (e.g., conducting literature reviews and
policy scans). Prepare and assist with primary source data
collection through interviews, focus groups, and surveys; organize
materials; and contribute to content development. Participate in
the collection and review of research and evaluation data. Analyze
quantitative and qualitative research data and contribute to the
reporting and interpretation of findings. Prepare documents,
portions of reports, briefs, charts, and graphs that describe and
interpret findings of analyses. Support proposal writing and
business development activities. Support project management tasks,
including developing project timelines, coordinating meetings, and
tracking project progress. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge,
and Experience Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, or a
Master’s degree in the social sciences or related fields.
Experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative data
collection. Experience using qualitative (e.g., Atlas.TI, NVivo, or
Dedoose) or quantitative (e.g., STATA or R) data analysis software
programs. Skills Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in
data collection and report writing. Ability to work independently
and as part of a team. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate
efficiently in a virtual work environment. Excellent organizational
and time management skills. 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. American Institutes for Research is an equal
employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without
discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex,
gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national
origin, protected veteran status, or disability. AIR adheres to
strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will
be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will
therefore undergo reference and background checks. AIR maintains a
drug-free work environment. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a
reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due
to a physical or mental disability, please send an email to Taliba
Boone at tboone@air.orgor call 202.403.5000. Fraudulent Job Scams
Warning & Disclaimer: AIR is aware of individuals falsely
presenting themselves as AIR representatives. Fraudulent job scams
seek to extract sensitive information or money from victims. To
protect yourself, please be aware that AIR recruitment will only
email you from an “@air.org” domain. Please take extra caution
while examining the email address, for example jdoe@air.org is
correct and jdoe@aircareers.org is not a legitimate AIR email
address. If you are unsure of the legitimacy of a communication you
have received, please reach out torecruitment@air.org. If you see a
job scam, or lose money to one, report it to the Federal Trade
Commission (FTC) atReportFraud.ftc.gov. You can also report it to
your state attorney general. Find out more about how to avoid scams
atftc.gov/scams. AIR’s Total Rewards Program , is designed to
reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our
critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual
salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity
within the institution and external equity with competitive
markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates
that are based in the United States. Anticipated Hourly Rate Range
$28 - $38 USD
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