Principal Researcher, Healthcare Transformation

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join AIR as a <strong>Principal Researcher</strong> with our Healthcare Transformation team. Our team works collaboratively to unravel the intertwined challenges of health care quality, costs, and access. Our team of experts – nurses, physicians, psychologists, economists, sociologists, data scientists, and public health experts – advance evidence and save lives by leading rigorous research and evaluation; results-driven technical assistance and training; and leading-edge data science and technology tools. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of our <a target="">U.S. office locations.</a> This does not include U.S. territories. </span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Position is contingent upon contract award.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About AIR:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally. We generate evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.</span></p> <h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Responsibilities:</span></h4> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The responsibilities for the position include:</span></p> <div class=""> <ul> <li class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of complex, multi-method research studies across AIR’s client services portfolio.</span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" lang=""><span class="">Serve as principal investigator or senior advisor on high-profile projects, ensuring methodological rigor, relevance, and impact.</span></span><span class=""> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" lang=""><span class="">Shape AIR’s research strategy by identifying emerging trends, funding opportunities, and areas for innovation.</span></span><span class=""> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" lang=""><span class="">Guide multidisciplinary teams in developing study designs, analytic plans, and dissemination strategies.</span></span><span class=""> </span></span></li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span class="" lang=""><span class="">Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, funders, and partners across sectors.</span></span