Research Scientist - Education Research Department - Hybrid Chicago Loop Office
- NORC at the University of Chicago
- United States
- Jun 2, 2026
Job Description:
| JOB SUMMARY: |
Join the Education and Child Development department of NORC at the University of Chicago as a Research Scientist. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and demonstrated expertise conducting research and delivering technical assistance for large-scale U.S. Department of Education research and technical assistance contracts or grants, specifically those funded by the Institute of Education Science’s National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance or the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Experience as an education practitioner working in a school, district, or state education agency is strongly preferred. Candidates should also have deep understanding of the Every Student Succeeds Act and bring subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: assessment and accountability, resource allocation and return on investment, or literacy. Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. |
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| DEPARTMENT: Education and Child Development Research |
For more than 40 years, NORC has been committed to conducting high-quality education research and capacity building. Our Education and Child Development department focuses its research, data collection, and technical assistance across the full array of education-relevant populations, from preschoolers to post-graduate doctorate holders. |
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| REQUIRED SKILLS: |
Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and a writing sample upon request. |
| SALARY AND BENEFITS: |
The pay range for this position is $106,000 - $125,000. This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate’s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs. |
| WHAT WE DO: |
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge. |
| WHO WE ARE: |
For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale. |
| EEO STATEMENT: |
NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #LI-MS1 |
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| JOB SUMMARY: |
Join the Education and Child Development department of NORC at the University of Chicago as a Research Scientist. The ideal candidate will hold an advanced degree and demonstrated expertise conducting research and delivering technical assistance for large-scale U.S. Department of Education research and technical assistance contracts or grants, specifically those funded by the Institute of Education Science’s National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance or the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. Experience as an education practitioner working in a school, district, or state education agency is strongly preferred. Candidates should also have deep understanding of the Every Student Succeeds Act and bring subject-matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: assessment and accountability, resource allocation and return on investment, or literacy. Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Chicago Loop office, with a minimum of six days per month in the office. |
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| DEPARTMENT: Education and Child Development Research |
For more than 40 years, NORC has been committed to conducting high-quality education research and capacity building. Our Education and Child Development department focuses its research, data collection, and technical assistance across the full array of education-relevant populations, from preschoolers to post-graduate doctorate holders. |
| RESPONSIBILITIES: |
|
| REQUIRED SKILLS: |
Please include a Resume and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references and a writing sample upon request. |
| SALARY AND BENEFITS: |
The pay range for this position is $106,000 - $125,000. This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to:
NORC is committed to equity and transparency in its pay practices. We publish salary ranges and benefit information for every job. The listed hiring range reflects what we, in good faith, expect to pay at the time of posting, though actual compensation may vary and may be adjusted over time. A candidate’s placement within the range depends on factors such as competencies, education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs. |
| WHAT WE DO: |
NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge. |
| WHO WE ARE: |
For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale. |
| EEO STATEMENT: |
NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics. #LI-MS1 |
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