Researcher

Summary

Join Instructure and become a champion for internal and external research and evaluation work. You will support data quality assurance, analyze education data, generate reports for various audiences, and support item response theory analyses. Responsibilities include developing program logic models, performing literature reviews, and communicating research findings effectively. This role requires 2-4 years of experience in K-12 education research or program evaluation and a Master's or Doctorate degree in a related field. Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are essential. The position offers a flexible location, with a preference for VA or NC, and competitive benefits.

Requirements

• At least 2-4 years of professional experience working in K-12 education research or program evaluation
• Masters or Doctorate degree in Evaluation, Statistics, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Learning Sciences, Social Sciences, or other related field
• Willingness and ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
• Strong time management, project management, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with Stata or R for quantitative analyses
• Experience translating technical findings for non-technical audiences
• Experience with Asana, JIRA, Trello and/or other project management tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work in a highly collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams
• Self-starter with a bias towards responsible action
• Demonstrated problem-solving aptitude and ability to remove blockers to project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to regularly meet and exceed expectations, particularly as it relates to communication and project deadlines

Responsibilities

• Be a champion for Instructure’s internal and external research and evaluation work
• Support data quality assurance efforts
• Analyze education data, infer results, and generate reports for non-technical and technical audiences using advanced quantitative analyses (e.g., logistic regression, multilevel modeling, propensity score matching, structural equation modeling)
• Support item response theory analyses and predictive validity studies for our assessment solutions
• Develop program logic models/theories of change and perform literature reviews
• Communicate about educational research and evaluation designs, study status, and results using non-technical language
• Own and manage deliverables that progress product evaluations, research projects and company goals
• Organize, document, and communicate planned work with the Associate Director of Research, Senior Researchers and your teammates
• Work with Researchers, Product Managers, Designers, Marketers, and Engineers to execute planned work in alignment with our roadmap

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with R analyses and reporting via R Markdown
• Experience working for a software development organization
• Experience or familiarity with the AERA, APA, and NCME Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing (2014)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and participation in Instructure’s equity program
• Flexible schedules and a remote-friendly culture, with hybrid or onsite work based on business needs
• Generous paid time off, including global holidays and our annual “Dim the Lights” company-wide shutdown from December 26 to December 31
• Comprehensive wellness programs and mental health support
• Annual learning and development stipends to support your growth
• We provide the technology and tools you need to do your best work—typically a Mac, with PC options available in some locations
• A culture rooted in inclusivity, support, and meaningful connection