Research Fellow

About the role

The Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL) is seeking a Research Fellow for a one-year appointment. This position provides research and development support for project-specific tasks and activities, including reviewing academic literature, producing professional learning resources, analyzing qualitative data, and drafting reports across CAL’s work in dual language and bilingual education, and to support a formative assessment project in science education.

Responsibilities

• Lead literature review efforts by identifying key resources and producing annotated bibliographies and clear reviews of literature suitable for publication.
• Conduct qualitative research analysis, draft written reports of findings, and contribute to final reports and presentations.
• Create surveys, analyze data, and report on results.
• Support the creation of research-informed professional learning materials in CAL’s learning management system.
• Support stakeholder meetings including producing agendas and managing notes.
• Create accessible materials for dissemination including slides, reports, and other materials as needed.
• Communicate with partners and external colleagues.
• Auxiliary duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, in a related field, and 4 or more years of relevant experience, or a PhD from an accredited college or university, in a related field.
• Experience: Experience with drafting scholarly reports for publication, experience with elementary science education, experience or formal coursework in dual language or bilingual education, assessment, research methods, qualitative analysis or a combination of the above.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent interpersonal, editing, oral and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in a language other than English (preferably Spanish). Proficiency in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Proficiency in developing materials in a Learning Management System (LMS). Ability to review and synthesize professional literature. Ability to execute qualitative analysis. Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively in a fast-paced team environment. Acute attention to detail and ability to consistently meet deadlines. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Compensation

Minimum Salary: $61,285 ; Benefits eligible

Additional Information

Full-time 1 Year term