Remote Research Assistant

Work from Home

Acadience Learning / Location: Remote, Worldwide

Qualifications:

  • Do other people describe you as data-driven?
  • Can you motivate and improve others to achieve a business outcome?

Research Assistant Job

Description

The Research Assistant position is a full-time position which may be done remotely or in our office in Eugene, OR. Work hours will be determined based upon location and company needs. Acadience Learning’s typical business hours are Monday–Friday from 8am–5pm Pacific Time. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant is responsible for carrying out research-related tasks under the direction of research project directors and/or the Chief Science Officer. 

The Research Assistant is supervised by, and reports to, the Chief Science Officer.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides support for ongoing research projects including but not limited to:
    • Tracking data and project tasks in spreadsheets
    • Editing and proofreading written materials
    • Assisting with the development of materials
    • Data collection
    • Scoring of assessment protocols
    • Data entry
    • Conducting simple statistical procedures with direction and support
    • Maintaining electronic library
    • General administrative assistance (e.g., taking minutes at meetings, filing, printing) 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, or a related field or experience in an educational research setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

  • Knowledge of research in the area of early language, literacy, or math development 
  • Knowledge of and experience with educational assessment (experience with the Acadience suite of assessments is desirable)
  • Knowledge of G Suite applications
  • Experience working within a research team and/or an educational environment

SALARY AND BENEFITS

  • $40,000 to $45,000 annual salary, commensurate with experience
  • Acadience Learning offers a competitive benefits package including:
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
    • Disability and life insurance
    • Retirement contribution
    • Paid holidays (10 per year)
    • Paid sick leave (accrued leave up to 9 days per year)
    • Paid vacation leave (accrued leave up to 10 days first year))
    • Flexible scheduling
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