Northeastern University

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The School of Public Policy at Northeastern University invites applications for an open-rank Research Faculty position to support City to City (C2C), a new initiative at Northeastern University that is focused on conducting community engaged research with the goal of finding equitable solutions to local policy problems. The C2C team plays a key role in helping create partnerships between researchers and policymakers to co-create data-driven policy analysis, co-design and implement policy solutions, and iterate on program evaluation and development to move the needle on society’s most pressing policy issues (https://impactengines.northeastern.edu/ia/c2c/).

The ideal candidate will contribute to our applied research and experiential mission, with research that focuses on public policy issues. We are particularly interested in candidates able to form research-practice partnerships in local, national, and international settings to produce impactful policy-relevant analysis. We seek scholars working in applied policy areas such as crime, education, health, housing, public health, transportation, urban/regional development, and workforce development. We encourage applications from candidates whose work advances concerns around racial justice and equity within the above areas of interest.

The successful candidate will be appointed as a non-tenure track research faculty member in the School of Public Policy. Research faculty members are appointed to the professorial rank commensurate with their experience and credentials. This position is funded for the first two years with the expectation that the Research Professor will develop a robust research portfolio during that period. Upon the recommendations of the unit head and with the approval the dean, renewals of research faculty appointments may be made for a period of up to three years, concurrent with the current expected duration of outside funding.

Qualifications include Ph.D. (received or expected by July 2023) in Economics, Public Policy, Sociology or a related discipline. Candidates should have strong evidence of a commitment to research with an interdisciplinary focus and a demonstrated interest in public policy issues with a high potential for impact. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To apply please submit a cover letter, CV, research summary (2-3 pages), DEIB statement, and the names and contact information of at least three references here: https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Open-Rank--Research-Professor--Assistant-Associate-Full-_R113200