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Summary

The Researcher performs in-house evaluation and research for various exhibit development projects and museum programs. Responsibilities include designing and implementing in-house research and evaluation projects, coordinating activities directly with project teams and with outside evaluators and consultants, training and supervising staff and volunteer evaluators, and generating written reports. The Researcher is expected to periodically present project findings at conferences and professional meetings. The Researcher will also contribute to the development and writing of new research and evaluation projects and grant proposals. The position reports to the Manager of Visitor Research and Evaluation.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement the in-house research and evaluation plans for designated projects and programs, including front-end, formative and remedial evaluation.
• Act as liaison between the Exploratorium and outside project evaluation consultants as needed.
• Train and supervise volunteers and staff who perform evaluations.
• Work with project leadership to develop project research and evaluation goals; represent research and evaluation results in discussions of project direction.
• Represent the Exploratorium and present research and evaluation findings at conferences and other professional meetings.
• Contribute significantly to the documentation of project processes and results, including the creation of written reports.
• Contribute significantly to the proposal development and writing process for new research and evaluation projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Excellent communications skills
• Doctoral degree or equivalent experience in science education, learning sciences or related field
• Demonstrated writing skills, preferably in published form as first author
• Excellent analytical abilities
• Experience working collaboratively with project teams
• Two years’ experience in evaluation and research, preferably in museum or other informal education environments

Preffered Qualifications

• Experience working with advanced technologies as applied to learning
• Experience with design-based research
• Experience analyzing and manipulating large, complex datasets
• Fluent in Spanish, Cantonese and/or Mandarin
• Fluent in R, Python or other data analysis language

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, and the ability to work on site, in shared indoor spaces with staff and museum visitors while masked.
• Ability to move from place to place; utilize a computer and general office equipment; stretch, grasp, kneel, twist, reach and bend.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

How To Apply

This is a fixed-term (Ends 12/31/2025), full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, union position that includes benefits. The starting rate for this role is $44.92. This rate is the step 1 of a 6 step union pay scale. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

Condition of Employment: Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All medical or sincerely held religious belief exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect. We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.

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