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Postdoctoral Associate
  • Job Number: 26033
  • Functional Area: Research - Engineering
  • Department: Mechanical Engineering
  • School Area: Engineering
  • Pay Range Minimum: $73,308
  • Pay Range Maximum: $90,000
  • Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Employment Category: Exempt
  • Visa Sponsorship Available: Yes
  • Schedule:
  • Pay Grade: No Grade


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. Blueprint’s 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: PhD 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 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.

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.

9/10/2026