University of Michigan

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Position Description: The Education Policy Initiative seeks candidates interested in deepening their knowledge of rigorous, applied quantitative education policy research for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, beginning summer 2017. The fellow will receive close mentorship from professors Susan Dynarski and Brian Jacob and will have the opportunity to work with cross-disciplinary UM faculty.

The fellow will be trained to estimate the causal effects of education policies and practices on student outcomes, emphasizing the use of state and district longitudinal data. Fellows will participate in all aspects of the research process and will learn how to develop a research partnership with practitioners or public agencies and to communicate results to non-technical audiences, including policymakers.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed their PhD in a relevant social science discipline prior to August 31, 2017 and have academic research experience in public policy, economics, education, quantitative methodology, or other similar fields. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States.

Application Process: We will accept applications submitted online. Complete applications include a 2-3 page statement of interest, writing sample, CV, and three confidential letters of recommendation. We will begin reviewing applications on December 1 and will continue until the position is filled.