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Research Analyst
Pearson
London, , United Kingdom
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Description
At Pearson, we’re committed to a world that’s always learning and to our talented team who makes it all possible. From bringing lectures vividly to life to turning textbooks into laptop lessons, we are always re-examining the way people learn best, whether it’s one child in our own backyard or an education community across the globe. We are bold thinkers and standout innovators who motivate each other to explore new frontiers in an environment that supports and inspires us to always be better. By pushing the boundaries of technology — and each other to surpass these boundaries — we create seeds of learning that become the catalyst for the world’s innovations, personal and global, large and small.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Researcher, Global English works in the Impact Evaluation group of the Efficacy and Research division, in the Global Product Organization of Pearson. We are looking for a highly motivated and self-driven candidate to support impact evaluations for our English products and services. The position reports to the Director of Impact Evaluation for Global Schools.
Key responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with and support the Director of Impact Evaluation to design and execute all facets of a study (e.g., study proposal, IRB approval, instrument development, data collection, analysis, report writing, presentation of findings) to measure the impact of Global Schools products and services on teaching and learning
• Assemble and manage multiple datasets
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Support with maintaining constant communication with stakeholders
• Lead on recruitment of study sites and maintaining relationships with sites
• Support with Writing reports of findings and deliver presentations for research and non-research audiences
Qualifications
• BA in education, statistics, social science or a related field; MA preferred
• Quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis for program evaluation
• Development and administration of interviews/focus groups
• Exceptional problem solving skills, willingness to learn new concepts and methodologies as needed, quickly, and apply them to new scenarios
• Demonstrated ability to work remotely with a high degree of autonomy while also contributing to working in a dispersed but collaborative team on projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to write and present findings with minimal guidance from supervisor