The Research Associate will contribute primarily to projects in one of the following portfolios, with opportunities to support work across both portfolios based on their skills, experience, and interests: Children & Families: Early childhood, early learning, child care, maternal and infant health, and child welfare. About AIR: Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, the American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that conducts behavioral and social science research and delivers technical assistance to address some of the most pressing challenges in the United States and globally.