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About the Role

Join AIR as a Principal Researcher with our Healthcare Transformation team, unraveling challenges in health care quality, costs, and access through rigorous research, technical assistance, and data science.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and execution of complex, multi-method research studies.
• Serve as principal investigator or senior advisor on high-profile projects.
• Shape AIR’s research strategy by identifying emerging trends, funding opportunities, and areas for innovation.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams in developing study designs, analytic plans, and dissemination strategies.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with clients, funders, and partners.
• Provide thought leadership through publications, presentations, and participation in national forums.
• Mentor and develop senior researchers and project staff.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including strategy, writing, and client engagement.
• Oversee data collection and analysis activities, ensuring alignment with research goals and ethical standards.
• Translate complex findings into actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, and community stakeholders.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in public health, public policy, or a related field, with a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience managing and conducting research, or Master’s degree and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience leading research projects in contract research, evaluation, or academic settings.
• Deep understanding of implementation science and systems-level change.
• Proven track record of securing funding and managing large-scale, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Experience with both qualitative and quantitative methodologies and associated software (e.g., STATA, R, NVivo, Excel).
• Established reputation and professional network in relevant fields.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis.
• Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements depending on project work.

Skills

• Strategic thinking
• Exceptional communication skills
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong mentoring capabilities
• Advanced project management skills
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement
• Skilled in negotiation
• Skilled in relationship-building
• Commitment to equity
• Commitment to rigor
• Commitment to innovation

Location

• Remote within the United States
• U.S. office locations

Work Type

• Full-time
• Remote
• Onsite

Experience Level

• Principal Researcher
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience (with Ph.D.)
• At least 11 years of relevant experience (with Master's degree)

Education Level

• Ph.D. in public health, public policy, or a related field
• Master's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $140,000—$180,000 USD

About the Company

• 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.
• AIR generates evidence and apply data-driven solutions that expand opportunities and improve lives for all.
• AIR’s Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission.

Equal Opportunity

• American Institutes for Research is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including, but not limited to, actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braid, locs, and twists), creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (e.g., cancer), sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, genetic information, or military or veteran status.
• AIR adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.
• All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo reference and background checks.
• AIR maintains a drug-free work environment.