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As part of the Center for Education and Human Services, the Early Childhood Researcher will assume major roles on teams conducting studies and evaluation of young children and early childhood programs that serve them and their families or supporting the validation and development of child assessments. Duties will include developing data collection tools, managing data collection activities, conducting quantitative analyses, and writing reports and proposals. Depending on seniority, responsibilities also will include developing and leading new projects, maintaining client relations, designing research and evaluation studies, and presenting findings to outside audiences.

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Requirements: Requires experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis, instrument design, data collection, early childhood development, and early childhood programs. Must have substantive expertise in a field such as education, public health, special education, early childhood development, or human services. Outstanding writing, speaking, and project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively are required. Prefer experience and background in issues related to cultural diversity. Being bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Ph.D. in education, early childhood education, child development, developmental psychology or related field.