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Newsela is seeking a Spring 2025 Impact Research Intern to support the Research Team in investigating educational effectiveness through quantitative research and data visualization, offering an excellent opportunity for graduate students or early-career researchers.

Responsibilities: Conduct quantitative research on student outcomes, develop reports showcasing Newsela's impact, and collaborate with the Lead Research Analyst.

Skills: Fluency in R for statistical analysis and data visualization, experience with SQL, fundamental statistics knowledge, and strong data visualization skills.

Qualifications: Research experience in fields like learning analytics, education, psychology, or related disciplines, with a bonus for familiarity with markdown syntax and multilevel modeling.

Location: Fully remote, with a preference for candidates in the USA; current location is Charlotte, North Carolina.

Compensation: $35 - $35 / Hourly

The role:

• As an intern on Newsela’s Research Team, you will partner closely with the Lead Research Analyst to help investigate and document Newsela’s educational effectiveness.
• You will leverage your statistical and technical expertise to conduct quantitative research on student outcomes.
• You will also use your data visualization and communication skills to develop reports that showcase how Newsela helps kids achieve.
• This role is a great opportunity for a current graduate student or early-career researcher to apply and develop their technical and science communication skills in an industry setting while answering questions that have real-world implications for students across the United States.

Why you're a great fit:

• Research experience in any of the following fields: learning analytics / educational data mining, education, psychology, communications, child development, cognitive science, or related field
• Fluency using R for statistical analysis and data visualization (especially tidyverse)
• Experience using SQL in an applied setting (i.e., outside of an academic or online course)
• Fundamental statistics knowledge and skills
• Strong data visualization skills (ggplot2)
• Background or interest in educational research
• Core values including impact, learning, integrity, empowerment, diversity, passion, and selflessness

Bonus points for:

• Familiarity with markdown syntax (e.g., Rmarkdown)
• Experience preparing data visualizations for audiences with varying data literacy
• Experience with multilevel/hierarchical modeling

Compensation: 

• The internship is fully remote and part-time (20 hours per week) with a duration of 10 weeks (to take place between February and May 2025; specific start and end dates are flexible).
• Total compensation will be based on hours worked at a rate of $35/hour.

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