Associate Research Scholar

The Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) seeks an Associate Research Scholar to work under the supervision of CPRL's Director to:

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on issues related to pre-k through 12 public education and public institutions more broadly. Design research and consulting strategy and methodology for projects; execute and adapt strategy and methodology based on type of project, gather information, and client feedback; communicate strategy, vision, methodology, and outcomes to relevant stakeholders.
• Manage, support and mentor teams of graduate and professional students in designing and implementing research and consulting projects in the pre-k through 12 education sector.
• Design, execute, and analyze data collection in line with research objectives.
• Prepare and disseminate research findings.
• Write research proposals and assist in securing external funding through grants and other funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, graduate students, and external partners on interdisciplinary research projects.
• Stay current with advancements in the field through literature reviews, workshops, and networking within academic communities.

This is a 12-month position, with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC RESEARCH AND LEADESHIP:

The Center for Public Research and Leadership (CPRL) is a partnership of professional schools that prepares graduate students for leadership positions in public education organizations committed to improving the life chances of all children, particularly those of color, from low-income households, or otherwise traditionally underserved. The program brings together upper-level graduate students in business, education, law, and policy from universities across the nation to study and engage in research and consulting projects serving public- and social-sector organizations in the U.S. and Brazil that are undertaking and supporting transformational change in P-12 education and in the public sector as a whole. The program offers graduate students the rigorous, multi-disciplinary, academic, and experiential preparation they need to flourish in exciting leadership, management, and professional positions in those same organizations while simultaneously offering the organizations high-quality research and consulting support

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D., J.D equivalent, or LLM
• Strong academic qualifications and a familiarity with education law and policy
• Candidates should have excellent writing, research, analytic, leadership and communication skills, and be able to work well with a team.
• 3-5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in modeling and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data and in matching research methodologies to client and project requirements.
• Experience as a P-12 teacher or experience teaching/mentoring young professionals.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.