Michigan State University

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The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) at MSU invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate who is skilled in quantitative research methods and has expertise and exhibited interest in education policy. The candidate must have completed their doctoral studies or be on track to defend their dissertation.

The position will contribute to and lead projects using large-scale state administrative panel data, and survey data collected from students, teachers and principals across the state. Current EPIC research projects include studies of early literacy policies, educator labor markets, school choice/student mobility, school/district turnaround, COVID-19 education policy, and innovative instruction. In addition to engaging in EPIC research, the candidate will also be asked to establish their own research agenda within EPIC’s major focus areas.

Preference will be given to candidates with strong econometric skills, experience working with large administrative datasets, facility with analyzing survey data, and strong evidence of writing capability. EPIC is a collaborative and fast-paced center. We are seeking a person who is excited to be a member of a dynamic and motivated group, and who is driven by a desire to produce both rigorous and policy-relevant research aimed at driving improvements in educational outcomes for Michigan students.

For details: https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/503583/research-associatefixed-term