Postdoctoral Associate, Charter Schools

Posting Description

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. Blueprints Education Team studies education systems and policies and helps policymakers design more equitable education systems and improve outcomes for children and families.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Ph.D. in economics education public policy political science computer science or a related field; a demonstrated track record of conducting research in partnership with charter schools and/or major US school districts; and strong management communication and technical skills.

The position is based at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge MA.

The Postdoctoral Associate will receive a full-time one-year appointment that is renewable annually. An employment term of at least two years is strongly preferred.

This position is hybrid working at least three days per week in the office and up to two days from home subject to change.

Occasional evening/night/weekend work may be required.

This job is eligible for visa sponsorship through MIT.

How to Apply: In addition to applying on the MIT hiring website candidates must also submit materials through the American Economic Association (AEA) Job Openings for Economists (JOE). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

9/11/2026