Fellow, Brown Center on Education Policy at Brookings Institution, Washington, DC

Fellow, Brown Center on Education Policy (Governance Studies Program)

Posted on: August 8, 2014
Posted by: Brown Center on Education Policy, Brookings Institution
Education requirements: PhD (Doctorate degree) 
Employment type: Full-time
Job location: Washington, DC

The Brookings Institution 

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Job Summary  

The Brown Center on Education Policy within the Governance Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is accepting applications for a Fellow with a strong background in quantitative research relevant to education policy. Under the supervision of the Director of the Brown Center, the Fellow will conduct research, writing, and outreach tasks related to his or her individual scholarship as well as to collaborative projects within the Brown Center. 

The Fellow will also raise money for research projects and interact with the media. The focus of the Brown Center is bringing the best evidence to bear on governmental decisions that affect policy and practice within the American education system from preschool to post secondary.

Qualifications  

The successful candidate will hold a PhD by December 30, 2015 in economics, public policy, psychology, political science, or a related discipline, or have completed all requirements for the PhD with the expectation that the candidate will obtain the PhD within six (6) months of starting at Brookings. He/she will have a record of publications based on quantitative research on topics of relevance to education policy, a history of involvement in projects funded through external grants, and evidence of communication skills suitable to the role of a public intellectual at Brookings.

A candidate may blend academic excellence with experience in the public, private, or academic sectors. The individual must have the ability to conduct state-of-the-art quantitative research, engage in outreach in order to affect public policy, and obtain grant funding. Salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience, and will be commensurate with experience.

How to Apply

TO APPLY: http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/position/2014/gov14157

Applicants should send a full CV or resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should include a one-page description of research interests, and a list of at least three (3) references. A review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable, but no later than Summer 2015. 

Other Notes

Brookings welcomes applications from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications for the position will be considered. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position. No phone calls and no employment agencies please.