Postdoctoral Fellow - PEER Center

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Department:

School of Public Affairs

Time Type:

Full time

Job Description:

The Department of Public Administration and Policy in the School of Public Affairs (SPA) at American University is seeking applications for a full-time, postdoctoral fellow beginning June 1, 2025, with flexibility to start as early as January 2, 2025. The incumbent will conduct rigorous and timely policy research and analyses to support the work of a new Center led by Professors Jordan Matsudaira at SPA and Stephanie Cellini at George Washington University. The Postsecondary Equity & Economics Research (PEER) Center conducts rigorous research to promote evidence-based policymaking and more equitable outcomes in higher education and workforce training, and trains higher education researchers to more effectively engage with and impact state and federal policy. Postdoctoral fellows will have the opportunity to engage in research related to postsecondary costs, affordability, value, access, student success or other areas of policy relevance, and to connect this work directly to federal and state policymaking processes.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. (or Ph.D. expected by June 2025) as well as relevant empirical research and training in applied microeconomics, public policy, higher education, or a related field. Experience coding in Stata and/or R, as well as previous work in data management, econometrics, policy writing, and/or higher education policy, are preferred.
The position is renewable for up to two years. There is no teaching required for this position, but opportunities may be available for interested candidates. The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $110,000. Funding to support the Fellow’s research may be available for projects aligned with the Center’s mission.
Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled, subject to ongoing budgetary approval. Please submit applications via Workday, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and letters of recommendation. Please email dpapsearch@american.edu if you have any questions.

Benefits

AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite. Click here to learn about American University's unique benefit options .

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