Senior Research Methodologist Remote

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For nearly 40 years, nonprofit Access Lex Institute® has been partnering with our member institutions – the nearly 200 state-affiliated and nonprofit ABA-approved law schools – to meet the ever-changing needs and challenges of law students and the legal education community we serve. From providing free resources for every step of the law school journey to maximizing the value and affordability of a law degree through research and policy advocacy, we exist to increase access and further the success of aspiring lawyers from admission to law school to admission to the bar.

Helix Bar Review is our latest service in pursuit of our nonprofit mission – empowering the next generation of lawyers.

Access Lex combines mission-driven work with long-term financial strength. Backed by nearly $1 billion in net assets that funds a $40+ million annual operating budget, we’re built to advance our mission for the long haul, and we accomplish this by investing in the resources, programs, and personnel that ensure sustained growth and furtherance of our organizational goals. Learn more at Access Lex.org

and Helix Bar Review .org .

This is remote position; however, incumbent is expected to work 8:15am-5pm eastern regardless of time zone residing in as work is currently team/project based. Annual salary is $,000. Please submit a cover letter.

The Senior Research Methodologist is a key member of the Research Programs department— the Center for Legal Education Excellence — responsible for strengthening the methodological rigor, credibility, and strategic value of the Center’s research. The position provides methodological guidance across quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research; designs and executes advanced research and evaluation approaches; and advises internal colleagues, grantees, law school partners, and other stakeholders on research design, data analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings.

The role supports Access Lex Institute’s research agenda by leading and shaping complex research initiatives related to law school access, academic and bar success, and the value of legal education. The Senior Research Methodologist manages multiple research projects with limited oversight; supervises, coaches, and develops research analysts; produces polished, publication-ready work products; and contributes to the development and execution of the Center’s long-term research plans.

• Lead and substantially shape research initiatives that advance empirical understanding of law school access, academic and bar success, and the value of legal education.
• Lead or co-lead multiple research projects with limited oversight, including the development of research questions, analytic plans, project timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder-facing materials.
• Manage 1-2 research analysts, including assigning work, setting expectations, providing feedback, and supporting professional development.
• Design and execute advanced quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research strategies, including appropriate model specification, robustness checks, sensitivity analyses, and documentation of analytic decisions.
• Devise, implement, and document quality assurance procedures for data collection, data management, statistical analysis, visualization, and written research products.
• Produce clear, accurate, and compelling tables, figures, dashboards, and graphical displays for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Prepare or lead the preparation