Remote Research Manager Jobs
Remote research manager jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like market research, public health, technology, and nonprofit advocacy, at organizations ranging from distributed research firms to remote-first tech companies and global nonprofits. Employers hiring remotely right now include NVIDIA, Ancestry, and Johns Hopkins University. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
About the Annenberg Institute:
The Annenberg Institute is Brown University’s education research institute. Our vibrant community includes Brown University faculty, postdoctoral research associates, staff, students, and multiple partners in Rhode Island and across the US. We partner with education leaders and global scholars to connect people, evidence, and practices to build toward a more effective and equitable education system that enables all students to thrive academically and in other ways. Our knowledge initiatives catalyze conversations across the research landscape, synthesizing what we know and mobilizing practitioners, policymakers, and researchers toward collaborative impact.
About the Opportunity:
The Research Project Manager will support a body of work related to teacher professional learning and growth as part of the Annenberg Institute’s Research Partnership for Professional Learning (RPPL) research team, led by Annenberg faculty John Papay and Nathaniel Schwartz. RPPL is a partnership that brings together professional learning (PL) organizations, district and state education systems, and researchers from the Annenberg Institute to strengthen how the field learns about and improves teacher professional learning. RPPL’s central goal is to rethink how we learn about teacher PL, shifting from studies that explore whether a specific program works to a broader learning agenda designed to identify how PL design features and the enabling conditions of PL improve teachers’ instructional practice and, as a result, students’ classroom experiences, well-being, and academic growth. RPPL focuses on supporting the learning of teachers who work with students from historically marginalized groups.
Responsibilities:
The Research Project Manager supports the overall direction and execution of the team’s evaluation and research projects. In addition to the Annenberg team, this position establishes and stewards relationships with external research partners as well as district and state-level education agency stakeholders. Responsibilities include helping to design implementation and research plans, collecting data, coordinating the research team’s work, communicating with stakeholders, conducting quantitative analyses, managing timelines, organizing meetings, moving the project forward, and managing other research associates as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Master’s Degree in Education, Public Policy or other social science field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A strong quantitative background.
- Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple workstreams.
- Experience with software to analyze quantitative data.
- Experience with any combination of: State level education policy and practice, Measurement, Teacher Professional learning.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates an aptitude for digging into systems and data by learning and working through complex processes and systems in order to improve efficiency.
- Demonstrates ability to quickly become fluent in multiple contexts, analyzes situations to see beyond the surface of challenges, and effectively customizes general practices to fit stakeholders’ individualized needs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience working with complex data sets.
- Training and experience with quantitative research methods.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with Google suite apps, i.e. Gmail, Google drive, Google sheets, etc. or comparable Microsoft products.
Additional Information:
This position is 100% grant funded and is for one year with the possibility of renewal, based on satisfactory work performance and dependent upon funding
Please include a resume as one attached .pdf document, 2 writing samples as one attached .pdf document, and the cover letter, transcript, and letters of recommendation or names of references (3) as another single .pdf document (for a total of three attachments).
Background and education check required.
Please reach out to annenberg@brown.edu with any questions.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-10-19Job Posting Title:
Research Project ManagerDepartment:
Annenberg Institute for School ReformGrade:
Grade 10Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
Remote
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
Job Description:
About Brown:
Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.
Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University’s benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.
About the Annenberg Institute:
The Annenberg Institute is Brown University’s education research institute. Our vibrant community includes Brown University faculty, postdoctoral research associates, staff, students, and multiple partners in Rhode Island and across the US. We partner with education leaders and global scholars to connect people, evidence, and practices to build toward a more effective and equitable education system that enables all students to thrive academically and in other ways. Our knowledge initiatives catalyze conversations across the research landscape, synthesizing what we know and mobilizing practitioners, policymakers, and researchers toward collaborative impact.
About the Opportunity:
The Research Project Manager will support a body of work related to teacher professional learning and growth as part of the Annenberg Institute’s Research Partnership for Professional Learning (RPPL) research team, led by Annenberg faculty John Papay and Nathaniel Schwartz. RPPL is a partnership that brings together professional learning (PL) organizations, district and state education systems, and researchers from the Annenberg Institute to strengthen how the field learns about and improves teacher professional learning. RPPL’s central goal is to rethink how we learn about teacher PL, shifting from studies that explore whether a specific program works to a broader learning agenda designed to identify how PL design features and the enabling conditions of PL improve teachers’ instructional practice and, as a result, students’ classroom experiences, well-being, and academic growth. RPPL focuses on supporting the learning of teachers who work with students from historically marginalized groups.
Responsibilities:
The Research Project Manager supports the overall direction and execution of the team’s evaluation and research projects. In addition to the Annenberg team, this position establishes and stewards relationships with external research partners as well as district and state-level education agency stakeholders. Responsibilities include helping to design implementation and research plans, collecting data, coordinating the research team’s work, communicating with stakeholders, conducting quantitative analyses, managing timelines, organizing meetings, moving the project forward, and managing other research associates as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years relevant experience. Master’s Degree in Education, Public Policy or other social science field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A strong quantitative background.
- Experience managing large-scale projects with multiple workstreams.
- Experience with software to analyze quantitative data.
- Experience with any combination of: State level education policy and practice, Measurement, Teacher Professional learning.
Competencies:
- Demonstrates an aptitude for digging into systems and data by learning and working through complex processes and systems in order to improve efficiency.
- Demonstrates ability to quickly become fluent in multiple contexts, analyzes situations to see beyond the surface of challenges, and effectively customizes general practices to fit stakeholders’ individualized needs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Experience working with complex data sets.
- Training and experience with quantitative research methods.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent judgment and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated experience with Google suite apps, i.e. Gmail, Google drive, Google sheets, etc. or comparable Microsoft products.
Additional Information:
This position is 100% grant funded and is for one year with the possibility of renewal, based on satisfactory work performance and dependent upon funding
Please include a resume as one attached .pdf document, 2 writing samples as one attached .pdf document, and the cover letter, transcript, and letters of recommendation or names of references (3) as another single .pdf document (for a total of three attachments).
Background and education check required.
Please reach out to annenberg@brown.edu with any questions.
Benefits of Working at Brown:
Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-10-19Job Posting Title:
Research Project ManagerDepartment:
Annenberg Institute for School ReformGrade:
Grade 10Worker Type:
EmployeeWorker Sub-Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5Position Work Location:
Remote
Submission Guidelines:
The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.
Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Still Have Questions?
If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.
Brown is an E-Verify Employer.
EEO Statement:
Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research manager jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in a research-related field such as social sciences, psychology, or business
- Five or more years of research experience with at least two years in a people management role
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and study design
- Experience with research tools such as Qualtrics, SPSS, or similar survey and analytics platforms
- Strong ability to translate research findings into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience managing research projects from scoping through delivery within budget and timeline
Tips for Your Remote Research Manager Job Search
Prove async research leadership in your materials
Remote employers want evidence you can manage a research project without daily check-ins. Describe specific projects in your resume where you coordinated stakeholders, tracked timelines, and delivered findings entirely through written updates or shared documents, not in-person meetings.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed remote and on-site listings.
Show your remote research toolstack clearly
Distributed research teams run on tools like Dovetail, Qualtrics, Airtable, Miro, and Notion. Name the platforms you've used to manage research workflows, synthesize qualitative data, or coordinate with distributed stakeholders, so hiring managers can see you'll integrate without a learning curve.
Frame written deliverables as your primary output
Remote research managers are judged heavily on how clearly they communicate findings in writing. Highlight research briefs, executive summaries, or synthesis reports you've authored, and if possible link to or attach a sample, since written work is your main signal in a remote hiring process.
Remote Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research manager job?
Target companies that already run distributed research teams, such as remote-first tech firms, health policy organizations, and market research consultancies, because they have existing workflows for managing research remotely. Hiring managers screen hard for self-direction and written communication, so your application materials should show concrete examples of leading projects asynchronously, synthesizing findings without in-person collaboration, and delivering results with minimal hand-holding. Familiarity with tools like Notion, Dovetail, or collaborative survey platforms gives you a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote research managers?
Employers currently hiring remote research managers include NVIDIA, Ancestry, and Johns Hopkins University, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first firms, distributed tech companies, and research-driven organizations in sectors like healthcare, market research, and public policy that have built fully remote workflows for their research functions.
Can you get a remote research manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level research manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without in-person supervision or onboarding. Your best path is to target smaller remote-first startups or nonprofits, which are more open to candidates who show strong research fundamentals. A portfolio of independent research projects, published reports, or demonstrated experience managing a small study end-to-end can substitute for formal management titles.
Do you need a degree for remote research manager jobs?
Not always, though most remote research manager postings prefer a bachelor's or master's in a research-adjacent field like social science, public health, or business. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated research skills, a portfolio of completed projects, and evidence of managing research workflows over degree credentials alone. Candidates who can show they have run a study, synthesized data, and communicated findings clearly will compete well even without a graduate degree.
Which industries hire the most remote research managers?
Remote research manager roles concentrate in Education, Technology & Software, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed research teams because their work is knowledge-based and deliverable-driven, making it well-suited to fully remote collaboration.
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