The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) is a research center dedicated to improving education policy and student outcomes through rigorous evidence-based research. EPIC employs advanced methodologies, including predictive analytics, modeling, surveys, and case studies, to uncover key insights for policymakers. With a focus on innovative and impactful research, EPIC provides actionable findings designed to support the development and implementation of effective education policies. Role Description The Education Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar who is skilled in quantitative research methods and has expertise in education policy, with a specific interest in policy and program evaluation. EPIC partners with state and school district leaders to produce rigorous and objective multi-method research with consequence that strengthens evidence-based decision making for practice and policy in Michigan. The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work with an interdisciplinary team of scholars conducting a mixed-methods evaluation of TeachMichigan, a state-funded initiative designed to support educator development, leadership, and retention. The study combines interviews with participants and district leaders, biannual participant surveys, and linked state administrative data to examine both program implementation and outcomes, including educator retention and mobility as well as student outcomes. The Postdoctoral Scholar will primarily support the quantitative components of this work, contributing to the preparation of analytic datasets, conducting descriptive and multivariate analyses, and helping to develop research designs for estimating program impacts. In this role, the Postdoctoral Scholar will work with linked administrative and survey data, contribute to peer-reviewed publications and policy-facing research products, and present findings to academic, practitioner, and policymaker audiences. There will be opportunities to engage in research regarding teacher labor markets, education finance, student outcomes, and academic recovery. In addition, they will be supported in establishing their own research agenda within EPIC’s major focus areas. This position is primarily office-based, with the opportunity for a hybrid schedule based on center needs. Postdoctoral Research Associates generally work with EPIC for two years, with the option for a third, and enter the job market with support from EPIC. Qualifications Doctoral degree (Ph.D.) in education, public policy, economics, sociology, or a related field completed by the start date. Demonstrated ability to conduct rigorous quantitative research and contribute to scholarly writing. Experience working with large administrative datasets, particularly in education or workforce contexts. Experience conducting quantitative analyses using statistical software, Stata preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills suitable for diverse audiences. Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based research environment and maintain productivity on complex projects with deadlines. Familiarity working with survey data, including merging survey data with administrative data to analyze relationships between perceptions and behaviors/outcomes. Interest in teacher labor markets, educator workforce policy, or educator development and retention. Demonstrated ability to communicate research findings clearly across stakeholder groups (policy, practice, academic). Experience collaborating with external partners in applied research settings. For more details and to apply, please visit - #J-18808-Ljbffr