Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow – The Politics of Education Lab (PEdL)

Posted at the Stanford University Graduate School of Education. The role involves research on education policy, politics of education, and educational governance, primarily in U.S. K-12 school systems.

Ongoing and upcoming projects include school board governance, election timing, voter participation in educational races, public sector collective bargaining, school and district improvement, centralization/decentralization of educational decision‑making, state takeovers of school systems, public opinion on education, and accountability policy.

Opportunities exist to develop new data resources for the field. Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines substantive knowledge of the politics of education with strong quantitative research skills (econometrics/causal inference, data management, coding in Stata or R) and applied policy‑relevant research. Skills in geospatial analysis and/or data visualization are a plus. The candidate should be able jeu to conceptualize, design, and implement original research, lead the research process, and show commitment to improving school systems or youth/family‑serving public institutions.

Role

and Collaboration

The Fellow will report to Dr. Beth Schueler and engage with the broader Graduate School of Education and Stanford communities. The Fellow will contribute to projects leading to peer‑reviewed publications, co‑author papers, and present at conferences to build a robust research program.

Application Timeline

• Application review begins January 30, 2025. Applicants advancing may submit additional materials and may be invited to interview or complete a task‑based interview.
• Final date to receive applications: open until filled.

Appointment Terms

1‑year appointment starting summer 2026, renewable. Postdoc appointment term:
July/August 1, enquire 2026 to June/July 2027 (renewable). Appointment start date August 1, 2026 (flexible).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position Details

• Position:
  Postdoctoral Fellow
• Organization:
  Stanford University Graduate School permiso
• Location:
  
  Stanford, CA, United States
• Salary:
  Pay range $80,000–$82,000
• Posting start date: 1/12/2026
• Date posted: 1/12/2026

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (by start date) in education, public policy, political science, or related field.
• Expertise in K-12 education policy, politics of education, and/or education governance.
• Strong quantitative research skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and project management skills.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter 500–750 words explaining interest and fit for the role.
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• One representative writing sample (published or unpublished).
• A list of three professional references (names, titles, email addresses only).
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How to Submit Application Materials

For full consideration, complete the application form and attach your documents as a single PDF.

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