MidGrowing growth
Education Researcher
Study what works in teaching and learning
$55,000 – $110,000/yrConduct research on educational practices, policies, and outcomes in academic and think tank settings.
Highlights
Common tasks
Design studies, analyze educational data, publish findings, and translate research to practice.
Potential downsides
Slow policy uptake, politicized research debates, and funding competition.
Skills
TeachingResearchCommunicationMentoringWriting
Interests
EducationPsychologySocial impactCommunication
Industries
Education
Work style
People-focusedCollaborativeAnalyticalCreative
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