Researcher
International Rescue Committee
- New York City, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and advise on a range of evidence products designed to strengthen outcomes related to practice.
- Identify relevant and pressing evidence gaps in the literature and collaborate with colleagues to implement effective strategies to address these.
- Lead on the conceptualization, development, and implementation of high-quality empirical research studies that address Switchboard’s research and evidence priorities, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
- Lead on the development of high-quality and publishable literature reviews.
- Present the state of evidence externally, contributing to Switchboard and IRC thought leadership.
- Supervision, mentorship and oversight of staff and interns.
- Support for the dissemination of evidence and optimizing its implications for research and practice—e.g. reviewing infographics, participating in webinars, and supporting the development of evidence maps.
- Other duties, as assigned.
- Master’s or doctoral degree in a relevant field (health, social work, social science, education, etc.).
- At least 10 years of demonstrated research experience, including experience carrying out systematic searches (such as evidence mapping, literature reviews, systematic reviews or similar) or interpreting systematic reviews.
- Strong understanding of the field of implementation science.
- Familiarity with implementation outcomes and measures.
- Strong background in research on resettlement, asylum, and integration.
- Strong record of peer reviewed publication.
- Strong qualitative and quantitative analysis and interpretation skills.
- Ability to identify policy and practice implications, based on evidence.
- Understanding of research designs used to generate causal inference.
- Ability to write brief summaries of research in non-technical language.
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines and produce high-quality products.
- Demonstrated ability to lead research teams through the research project cycle.
- Demonstrated mentorship qualities.
- Demonstrated familiarity and/or experience with Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR)-funded refugee resettlement and integration services.
- Demonstrated success working and communicating effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Fully remote working environment.
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