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Research Associate:

The Center for Science Education is beginning a research
study that will focus on the issue of sustainability of
reform - how to maintain the gains of an initial educational
change process and support continuing reform over time. The
study will pay particular attention to the systemic approach
to science education reform and identify and document factors
in school systems that contribute to sustained educational
change. The Center is seeking a part-time (approximately 50%)
Research Associate for this project who will work in close
collaboration with the co-Principal Investigators, the
Research Assistant, and the staff of the collaborators at the
California Institute of Technology.

The qualified candidate will be skilled in qualitative
methodology, case study development, survey development and
analysis and have quantitative analysis experience. He/she
will take a leading role in organizing and participating in
field research which will include interviews, classroom
observations and survey administration. She/he also will
participate in the development and refinement of research
tools and protocols. The successful candidate also will have
strong organizational and writing skills and experience in
report and case study writing.

In addition to strong research skills, this position also
requires knowledge of school district operations and of the
current status of science education reform and science
education improvement efforts. Additionally, it requires a
sound understanding of both the theoretical and practical
aspects of systemic reform and first-hand experience working
with school district personnel engaged in such reform
efforts. The position also requires a willingness to travel.

This is a team-focused research project which will require
staff who can maintain clear, constant communication with
collaborators at CalTech and work in a collaborative research
team, both in the field and at EDC.

The successful candidate should have at least 5 years of
experience in educational reform, public policy, research
and/or project management. An advanced degree is preferred,
although experience may be substituted.

AA/EOE
EDC is committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

Please contact: Jeanne Rose Century, EDC, 55 Chapel Street,
Newton, MA 02458 E-mail: JeanneC@edc.org


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Senior Research Associate:
The Center for Science Education is beginning a research
study that will focus on the issue of sustainability of
reform - how to maintain the gains of an initial educational
change process and support continuing reform over time. The
study will pay particular attention to the systemic approach
to science education reform and identify and document factors
in school systems that contribute to sustained educational
change.

The Center is seeking a Senior Research Associate for this
project who will work in close collaboration with the
Principal Investigator already on staff. The Senior Research
Associate will have some responsibility for the management of
the project,which includes supervision of staff, financial
management, and oversight and participation in all key
activities.

The qualified candidate will be skilled in qualitative
methodology, case study development, survey development and
analysis and have quantitative analysis experience. He/she
must have the experience and skills necessary to oversee and
participate in a research project using multiple methods of
data collection and analysis including on-site interviews and
observations, surveys, case studies and document analysis and
be able to provide leadership and guidance for the
development and refinement of research tools and protocols.

The qualified candidate also will have understanding of, and
experience with the current status of science education
reform and science education improvement efforts.
Additionally, she/he should have a sound understanding of the
theoretical and practical aspects of systemic reform and
first-hand experience working with school district personnel
engaged in such reform efforts.

Furthermore, she/he must possess creative abilities which can
be translated into quality products and services. The
qualified candidate will have published in relevant areas and
have experience in report and case study writing.

This is a team-focused research project which will require
leadership who can maintain clear, constant communication
with collaborators at CalTech and work in a collaborative
research team, both in the field and at EDC. The principal
investigator must have a proven ability to provide technical
direction and lead research and development teams.

The successful candidate should have at least 8 years of
experience in educational reform, public policy, research
and/or project management. An advanced degree is preferred,
although experience may be substituted.

Travel is required.

This is a part-time position (approximately 50%).

AA/EOE
EDC is committed to Diversity in the Workplace.

Please contact: Jeanne Rose Century, EDC, 55 Chapel Street,
Newton, MA 02458 E-mail: JeanneC@edc.org

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