KAP 2027-2028 - Education Policy Research Fellow - Show-Me Institute

Stand Together • Missouri, MO

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Show-Me Institute (SMI), a nonpartisan Missouri think tank dedicated to advancing free markets and individual liberty, seeks an Education Policy Research Fellow to design and execute rigorous research projects supporting the Institute’s mission and policy objectives. The Fellow will conduct policy-relevant education research for publication and dissemination, working under the direction of the Director of Education Policy and communicating findings to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public. Research topics may include charter schools and school choice, teacher labor markets, school accountability and finance, school effectiveness—particularly early literacy and numeracy—and other education policy issues relevant to SMI’s mission.

This role is part of the Koch Associate Program (KAP), a career accelerator for early- to mid-career professionals. Associates work at partner organizations and spend one day each week in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships. The start date is flexible based on the successful candidate’s availability. The position is primarily in person at SMI’s St. Louis, Missouri office; a hybrid arrangement may be available, but regular in-person attendance is required. The expected annual salary is $80,000–$105,000, with compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in economics, education, political science, public policy, or a related field.
• Submit a writing sample that was not generated by artificial intelligence as part of the application package.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Stata, R, Python, or a comparable statistical software package.
• Training in statistics, econometrics, or quantitative research methods.
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rigorous, policy-relevant education research projects for publication and dissemination by the Show-Me Institute.
• Work under the direction of the Director of Education Policy.
• Communicate research findings to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Write commentaries, op-eds, news releases, and other publications that extend the reach and impact of SMI’s education research.
• Present research findings to public and professional audiences.
• Provide legislative testimony and objective research to legislators and other public officials in Missouri to inform policy discussions and decision-making.
• Work with SMI’s development team to identify and secure financial support for research projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level