Research Scientist

Posting Details Position Details Title Research Scientist Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Indiana Institute on Disability and Community Location Bloomington Position Summary The Center on Education and Lifelong Learning ( CELL ), within theIndiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana UniversityBloomington, seeks a Research Scientist to support a growingportfolio of projects focused on educational leadership, inclusivepractices, implementation support, systems improvement, andpositive outcomes for children and youth across Indiana. Thisposition will play a key role in supporting Indiana’s StatePersonnel Development Grant ( SPDG ), including the CELL SchoolLeadership Initiative ( CSLI ), while also contributing to abroader portfolio of grants, master service agreements,partnerships, and emerging initiatives. The Research Scientist will work collaboratively with CELL staff,educators, school and district leaders, state agencies, families,and community partners to design, implement, and disseminateresearch and evaluation activities; contribute to grant developmentand management; and support the translation of research intopractice. Basic Qualifications Required Qualifications Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent terminal degree)in education, educational leadership, special education, publicadministration, organizational leadership, social sciences,implementation science, or a closely related field. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience ineducation, program coordination, leadership development,implementation support, systems improvement, or a relatedfield. Demonstrated experience designing, conducting, implementing, orsupporting research, evaluation, or continuous improvementinitiatives. Evidence of scholarly writing, technical reports,presentations, publications, or other professional disseminationactivities. Demonstrated ability to collaborate on externally fundedprojects, grants, contracts, or research initiatives. Department Contact for Questions Questions about the position should be addressed to Director,Pennie Gregory ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). Additional Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience publishing research, evaluation findings, technicalassistance products, or practitioner-focused resources. Record of presenting at state, national, or professionalconferences. Experience serving as principal investigator, co-principalinvestigator, project director, or key personnel on grant-fundedinitiatives. Experience developing grant proposals, securing externalfunding, or contributing to funded projects. Demonstrated leadership within professional organizations,state initiatives, research centers, or educational improvementefforts. Experience in K–12 education, educational leadership, specialeducation, school improvement, instructional coaching, or relatededucational settings. For Best Consideration Date 09/30/2026 Expected Start Date 11/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101660-2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Indiana University Bloomington