Senior Researcher, International Development (Part-Time)

<div> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">AIR is seeking a <strong>part-time Senior Researcher</strong> to support our International Development program. This position provides leadership and technical expertise across research, evaluation, and implementation projects focused on improving outcomes in low- and middle-income countries. The Senior Researcher will contribute to the design, management, and execution of complex studies and technical assistance engagements for a range of clients and funders, including U.S. government agencies, foundations, multilateral organizations, and international partners.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The ideal candidate brings expertise in applied research and evaluation, implementation science, project management, and international development. This role requires the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, develop proposals, and translate research findings into actionable insights that inform policy and practice. The Senior Researcher will collaborate with colleagues across AIR to advance evidence-based solutions that strengthen systems, improve program effectiveness, and promote sustainable development outcomes globally.</span></p> </div> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Candidates hired for the position may work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About AIR:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p> <div id="" class=""> <div class=""> <div class=""> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" lang="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="">Manage day-to-day project operations in roles such as principal investigator, project director, or task lead.</span></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead collaborative project teams by developing timelines, coordinating staff assignments, and ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to a high standard.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Identify research problems and design studies to address key questions in applied research contexts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Apply subject-matter expertise to design and implement relevant, responsive, and impactful research projects.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develop study designs with aligned research questions, methodologies, and analytic plans.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead and contribute to research proposals for federal, state, foundation, and other clients.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Devise and implement innovative solutions to practical challenges in applied research.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead data collection and analysis efforts.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee the design and planning of qualitative and/or quantitative data collection tools, such as interview protocols, focus group guides, and surveys.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise field-based data collection activities, including interviews, observations, focus groups, and document reviews.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct or oversee data analysis using appropriate tools and techniques for various dat