SCALE Senior Research Associate

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SCALE Senior Research Associate

**Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States**

Administration

Post Date Jul 22, 2025

Requisition # 106913

TheStanford Graduate School of Education (GSE)is dedicated to solving education's greatest challenges.

Through rigorous research, model training programs and partnerships with educators worldwide, we're pursuing equitable, accessible and effective learning for all.

The GSE is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world.

The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy.

Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 230 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless individuals from the local and global communities that we work with and impact.

The SCALE initiative of theStanford Accelerator for Learning, housed atStanford Graduate School of Educationis seeking a Senior Research Associate to work in the Generative AI in Education Hub.

The SCALE initiative works to equalize and improve educational opportunities for students by supporting implementation of the most promising educational practices.

One such project is the recently started GenAI in Education Hub aiming to be the trusted source for education leaders on generative AI for what works to benefit student learning at scale.

This position will provide data management support for the research projects within the GenAI in Education Hub.

_This position is a 1-year fixed term appointment that may be renewed based on performance and funding.

This position is eligible for a remote work agreement and travel is required for convenings and events.

Interested candidates should include a resume and cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career._

**What You’ll Do:**

The **Senior Research Associate** will work closely with the Faculty Lead, Director of Research and Director of the Hub.

They will take the lead in developing and leading key research projects.

This

position requires independent work as well as collaboration with the education policy initiative team.

The Senior Research Associate leads data collection and analysis efforts, develops research designs, manages research associates, writes and/or proofreads academic papers, reports, presentations, and grant proposals and reports.

**Core duties will include:**

+ Leads research projects including data collection, research design, data analysis, and paper and resort writing.
+ Oversees, coaches and mentors research staff.
+ Manages the research process including the development and completion of data use agreements, institutional review board documents, contracts, and memoranda of understanding, and the appropriate receipt, storage and destruction of restricted use data.
+ Contributes to additional research projects in the initiative.
+ Disseminates research, engages stakeholders who could benefit from the findings, and produces tools to facilitate the use of research findings.
+ Represents the entity or program to the broader university, external community, and other stakeholders.
+ Assists Principal Investigator in defining research objectives and timelines, and proactively manages the changes in work scope.
+ Develops outreach strategy related to program communications, development, partnerships and fundraising/funding.

Identify external funding opportunities and write proposals and research grants.
+ Contributes to strategic planning for the program

**What You’ll Bring:**

**Education & Experience**

Advanced degree in education, policy, economics, sociology, psychology, or a related field and five years of relevant experience in education or social policy research.

PhD, 2-3 years of research experience post PhD, and experience working in research-practice partnerships preferred.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**

+ Advanced oral, written, and analytical skills.
+ Quantitative methods skills including experimental and quasi-experimental approaches
+ Data analysis skills
+ Ability to productively and positively manage research staff
+ Ability to work well in a team environment
+ Ability to manage research projects including producing grant proposals

**Desired Qualifications:**

+ Econometrics, data science, and/or psychometric skills
+ Experience in Stata and/or R and Python to analyze data
+ Strong Interest in education research
+ Experience writing academic research papers
+ Experience writing research briefs for a broad audience
+ Ability to work independently or as a member of a team

**Work Standards:**

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned
+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

+ Frequently sit, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation and perform desk-based computer tasks, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to ten pounds.
+ Occasionally stand, walk, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, write by hand and sort and file paperwork or parts.
+ Rarely lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
+ _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role._

**Why Stanford is for You:**

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.

Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses.

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.

Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.

We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.

Our culture and unique perksempower you with:

+ **Freedom to grow.** We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course.

Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
+ **A caring culture.** We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
+ **A healthier you.** Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

We also provide excellent health care benefits.
+ **Discovery and fun.** Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
+ **Enviable resources.** Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The expected pay range for this position is $115,000-$130,000.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.

The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.

Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

_The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._

_Consistent with its obligations under the law, the university will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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_Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_HOW TO APPLY_

_We invite you to apply for this position through_ _Stanford’s Career Search_ _.

Locate the job requisition ID 106913, and click on the “Apply for Job” button.

To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application._

_Finalists must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University._ _Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more.

OPT permit holders should confirm that they are eligible to work in the US at the Stanford GSE for two years or more._

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4113**
+ **Employee Status: Fixed-Term**
+ **Grade: K**
+ **Requisition ID: 106913**
+ **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**

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