Postdoctoral Associate

MIT • Cambridge, MA

20h • Hybrid

About The Position

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, CHARTER SCHOOLS, Blueprint Labs, to help lead the Charter School Research Collaborative. Will work closely with Blueprint Labs Directors Parag Pathak and Josh Angrist, and collaborators at other universities. Previous Blueprint Postdoctoral Associates have gone on to tenure-track positions in academia. Blueprint uses data and economics to uncover the consequences of policy choices and improve society. Blueprint’s Education Team studies education systems and policies and helps policymakers design more equitable education systems and improve outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

• PhD in economics, education, public policy, political science, computer science, or a related field
• Demonstrated track record of conducting research in partnership with charter schools and/or major US school districts
• Strong management, communication, and technical skills

Nice To Haves

• An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help lead the Charter School Research Collaborative.
• Work closely with Blueprint Labs Directors Parag Pathak and Josh Angrist, and collaborators at other universities.
• Conduct research in partnership with charter schools and/or major US school districts.
• Design more equitable education systems and improve outcomes for children and families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree