Research Specialist
About our company đ
Innovamat is an educational organization focusing on math learning. Its mission is to help improve how this science is taught by offering resources, training, and research to the educational community.
Since its founding in 2017 in Barcelona, Innovamat has partnered with 27,000 teachers from more than 2,600 schools in Spain, the United States, Mexico, Italy, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil, and Peru, inspiring more than 600,000 students to build strong math foundations and instill a passion for learning.
Research at Innovamat đ
Innovamat takes research very seriously and strongly believes in its critical role for transforming education. The research team plays a transversal and fundamental role, which includes measuring the impact of Innovamat's proposal as well as providing insights that enable changes and the development of new products based on scientific evidence. The research team is also responsible for sharing their findings with the scientific community through well-designed studies suitable for publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentation at scientific conferences.
Your mission đŻ
You will be part of the Research team (HQ, Sant Cugat del Vallès), supporting various research tasks and leading studies focused on the implementation of the educational proposal. Your mission will be to better understand the factors influencing the implementation of the proposal and the indicators that allow predicting its success.
Your daily life đ
Learn about the research we conduct at Innovamat and the educational proposal we offer in depth.
Propose research questions and design studies to answer them.
Conduct literature reviews and communicate them to different teams to inform decision-making.
Participate in and lead the implementation of research studies, including participant recruitment, teacher training, data collection (tests, interviews, focus groups, etc.), etc.
Analyze data and play a key role in interpreting the results.
Communicate research findings internally (to other teams) and externally (conferences, papers, blog articles, workshops, etc.).
Find research collaborations and grant opportunities.
Build a trust relationship with the management team and the teaching staff of the centers participating in the research.
Stay up to date with the educational landscape, new trends, and future challenges.
What are we looking for in you? đđź
More than 2 years of research experience in social sciences (education, sociology, psychology or cognition, economics), in a topic related to learning or education.
Master degree in social sciences (Doctorate is nice to have!)
You are passionate about education and are familiar with the educational environment.
Proven research skills, including study design, protocol design, data collection, data analysis, and writing skills.
Proven knowledge of mixed methods, both qualitative (focus groups, interviews, field work, etc.) and quantitative (parametric and non-parametric methods, regressions, etc.).
You are comfortable speaking in public and have strong communication skills.
Eager to work in a dynamic, motivating environment with a fast-paced workload.
Great capacity and willingness to learn, and proactive in problem-solving.
You are a team player and show initiative.
Fluent in both spoken and written Spanish and English.
Driving license (Category B).
If this sounds like you, then this is your place!
And if additionally...
You have a PhD in the field of social sciences.
Knowledge of Python / R, spreadsheets, SQL, databases.
You have research publications in Q1 or Q2 journals.
You have presented research projects at conferences.
You are familiar with research in mathematics education.
You are fluent in Catalan.
... It would be wonderful (though not essential)!
What can you expect ? đ¤
Our culture and values defines who we are and how we work. We believe that how we do things matters just as much as what we do. We know this isnât the right place for everyone âand thatâs okay. Hereâs what you can expect when joining our team:
- We aim high: We set ambitious goals and work to high standards. Weâre driven by the conviction that improving education is a game changer âand weâre here to take it on with determination and passion. Here, youâll be able to grow as much as you want!
- We are owners: From day one, youâll take real responsibility and have real impact. We make thoughtful decisions, take initiative, and turn ideas into action âyouâll feel trusted to lead projects, make decisions, and watch your ideas come to life.
- We move fast: We work in a dynamic, ever-evolving environment where speed and adaptability make the difference. Things move fast âand so do we. Youâll feel the pace, the energy, and the thrill of learning and acting quickly to make things happen.
- We are eager to learn: Our team is made up of curious, motivated people who challenge themselves âand each otherâ to grow. We value those who approach every challenge as a learning opportunity and bring a positive, solution-oriented mindset, because here, every day is a chance to learn something new and share it with others.
- We are humble: Weâre guided by feedback and collaboration. We listen actively, learn from one another, and value ideas for their impact ânot for who they come from. Youâll find teammates who boost you up, challenge you kindly, and celebrate wins as a team.
- We enjoy the ride: Our impact depends on the people who make it possible. Weâre an international, passionate team that thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment where intensity and purpose go hand in hand. We believe that a strong culture of trust, flexibility, and care is what makes our impact sustainable. We take care of our people so they can take care of our mission âoffering flexible working hours, time off during the Christmas break, and flexible compensation options. And of course, we make space to reconnect and recharge through team-building days that bring us closer and remind us why we do what we do.
If you think you are that person we are looking for we would love to meet you!
- Team
- Learning & Research
- Role
- Research
- Locations
- Sant Cugat del Vallès
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Sant Cugat del Vallès
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