Dear colleague,
I would be appreciative if you would draw the attention of anyone you think interested and qualified to the position opening for a Fellow in education policy at Brookings that is described below and at the following URL:.
http://www.brookings.edu/about/employment/GOV10101.aspx
Interested parties are welcomed to contact me directly to discuss the position.
Thank you,
Russ
Grover (Russ) Whitehurst
The Herman and George R. Brown Chair
Senior Fellow
Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy
The Brookings Institution / 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036 / 202-797-6174
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Fellow
The Brown Center on Education Policy
Governance Studies
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 postsecondary.
Education/Experience Requirements
The successful candidate will hold a PhD in economics, public policy, psychology, political science, or a related discipline. He/she will have a record of peer reviewed 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.
Knowledge Requirements
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. Starting date is negotiable; however, filling the position by the Winter of 2010/11 is preferred.
How to Apply
Applicants should send a full CV or resume with a list of publications, a one-page description of research interests, and a list of at least three references by August 31, 2010 to:
Search Committee
Attention: Ellen Higgins
The Brookings Institution
1775 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Email: ehiggins_at_brookings.edu<mailto:ehiggins_at_brookings.edu>
Fax: 202-797-2480
Brookings welcomes responses from all qualified applicants, particularly women and minorities. Only finalists for the position will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Received on Mon Jul 26 2010 - 14:11:29 EDT
