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Behavioral Researcher

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Persistence Plus
Boston - United States
S: Commensurate with experience

Want to help thousands more college students earn their diplomas each year? Work with Persistence Plus to build a life-changing student support platform, and you'll be able to do just that.

Persistence Plus is a mission-driven education technology company focused on improving college persistence and completion. We use mobile technology, behavioral science, and data analytics to help colleges support and graduate more students. We are addressing a tremendous societal issue - only 55% percent of all students who begin a four-year college program full-time earn a diploma within six years - and an $8.4B problem for colleges.

Persistence Plus has been recognized by the Kauffman Foundation, Milken Family Foundation, and the American Public University System for its innovative approach and ability to make a difference at scale. We are currently supporting thousands of students through partnerships with colleges, non-profits, and foundations. Our data show that students respond to and value our mobile nudges, and that those students receiving Persistence Plus nudges perform better academically and persist at greater rates than those students who do not.

We are looking for a Behavioral Researcher to join our talented and collaborative team in Boston. Specifically, we are looking for someone:
• With a Ph.D. in in behavioral economics, psychology, or a related discipline
• With experience designing and delivering interventions to diverse adult audiences; work with college students a plus
• Who can draw insights from complex data using relevant work from psychology, education, or behavioral economics
• Who is proficient manipulating and analyzing large data sets with data analytic software (Excel, R)
• Who is committed to increasing educational opportunities and outcomes for all
• Who is comfortable with and enthusiastic to work in an entrepreneurial environment

Your work will vary – you will develop interventions for our student support platform, initiate and lead projects to evaluate the impact of behavioral interventions on student populations and drive improvements to our service, and foster relationships with external partners and scientific advisers – but the goal of growing a mission-driven company that is committed to helping more college students succeed will never change. This position is a great fit for someone who wants to apply academic research at scale. The ideal candidate will be used to rolling up their sleeves to take a project from an idea to completion, passionate about using behavioral science and data analytics to drive positive social change, and filled with ideas to develop and test. If this sounds like you and you have the above skill set, we want to hear from you!

Compensation is commensurate with experience and company stage. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter.

We are an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

Job summary

Employer:

Persistence Plus

Location:

Boston, United States

Education:

PhD/Doctorate

Sector:

Business/Industry

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Job Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-Time

Posted:

11th February 2016

Apply By:

11th March 2016

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