Senior Researcher in Youth Development

Job Summary

Senior Researcher in Youth Development, a full-time position focused on leading and executing mixed-method research and evaluation projects related to youth development and economic mobility, while managing teams, budgets, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project operations and lead collaborative project teams
• Design and implement research studies addressing key questions in applied research contexts
• Oversee data collection and analysis efforts, ensuring high-quality deliverables

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in youth development, particularly in out-of-school time contexts
• Experience in contract research settings, managing budgets, timelines, and client relationships
• Strong grounding in implementation science and its application to youth-focused programs
• Experience with various data collection methodologies and analysis activities