Assistant or Associate Researcher - Berkeley School of Education
Overview
The successful candidate will own research initiatives aimed at increasing family access to high-quality child care and pre‑kindergarten opportunities across Los Angeles County. This role involves leading and executing independent and collaborative studies using large administrative and survey datasets to shape research, practice, and public policy. The position offers a unique chance to influence educational equity through data‑driven insights and partnership with local agencies.
What You'll Do5
- 1Design and execute original research on barriers to child care and pre‑kindergarten access
- 2Lead multidisciplinary projects and mentor research staff and trainees
- 3Analyze complex datasets with Spark and Airflow to produce actionable findings
- 4Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals, policy briefs, and presentations
- 5Develop grant proposals and secure external funding for ongoing work
Requirements8
- 1PhD degree or equivalent international credential
- 2Three years or more of post‑PhD research experience
- 3PhD in economics public policy or related social science field
- 4Proven experience with large‑scale data management and quasi‑experimental designs
- 5Knowledge of geocoded data visualization techniques
- 6Publication record demonstrating impact in research or policy domains
- 7Ability to write competitive grant proposals
- 8Strong collaboration skills with faculty, students, and external partners
Salary Insight
$100k per year
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