Assistant Research Scientist IRRC

University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Iowa City, IA

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Iowa Reading Research Center (IRRC) is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to support and conduct literacy research aimed at advancing evidence-based reading practices and educational initiatives. This role involves designing and executing studies, analyzing data, and contributing to reports, publications, and presentations for funded projects. The Assistant Research Scientist will collaborate with internal and external partners to impact student literacy outcomes through professional development and technical assistance.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments or simulations related to literacy interventions, reading comprehension, and language development.
• Conduct literature and systematic reviews on relevant topics in literacy and education.
• Collect and manage data from experiments, ensuring data integrity.
• Summarize findings, identifying key trends and implications for literacy practice and policy.
• Draft detailed research reports outlining methodology, findings, and recommendations.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and submitting research grant proposals.
• Coordinate progress reports for ongoing grants, tracking milestones and ensuring compliance.
• Engage in collaborative research activities with other reading scientists and educators.
• Participate in community outreach and education programs to share findings and promote literacy practices.
• Assign research tasks and responsibilities to team members and provide training.

Requirements

• PhD in Education, Literacy, Special Education, School Psychology, Communication Sciences and Disorders, or a related field.
• 1 year of experience in relevant scholarship and experience in reading and/or writing disabilities, literacy instruction, or professional development.
• Strong data analysis skills and experience interpreting quantitative results.
• Teaching experience in PreK-12 schools or involvement in literacy intervention programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with writing grant proposals and securing research funding.
• Experience with data analysis involving observational and fidelity monitoring.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health insurance options
• Life insurance options