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KAP 2027-2028 - Education Policy Research Fellow - Show-Me Institute
🕒 4 days ago
Education Policy ResearchQuantitative Research MethodsStatisticsEconometrics
📜 Description
- Design and conduct original research on education policy, including school choice, teacher labor markets, accountability, school finance, and school effectiveness.
- Publish and disseminate high-quality, policy-relevant research under the direction of the Director of Education Policy.
- Write commentaries, op-eds, news releases, and other publications to extend the reach of education research.
- Present research findings to public and professional audiences.
- Provide legislative testimony and objective research to Missouri legislators and public officials.
- Work with the development team to identify and secure financial support for research projects.
🛠️ Requirements
- Proficiency with Stata, R, Python, or a comparable statistical software package
- Training in statistics, econometrics, or quantitative research methods
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills
✨ Benefits
- The Show-Me Institute will begin reviewing applications immediately. The start date is flexible contingent upon the successful candidate’s availability.
Full job description
The Koch Associate Program (KAP) is a career accelerator for early to mid-career professionals with a drive to tackle our country’s most pressing challenges in more effective, principled ways. KAP equips associates with the tools, mindsets, and community to succeed as social entrepreneurs—individuals excited to find new and better ways to break barriers and eliminate injustice. Associates spend one day each week engaging in experiential learning with Stand Together Fellowships and work at one of our many partner organizations the rest of the week. Our curriculum is designed to supercharge your development and equip you for long-term success as you seek to have an impact on the problems that prevent people from realizing their potential.
About the Show-Me Institute
The Show-Me Institute (SMI) is a nonpartisan think tank in Missouri dedicated to advancing free markets and individual liberty. SMI seeks an Education Policy Research Fellow to design and execute rigorous research projects that further the Institute’s mission and policy objectives.
The Fellow’s research will focus on education policy, including:
- Charter schools and school choice
- Teacher labor markets
- School accountability
- School finance
- School effectiveness, particularly in early literacy and numeracy
- Other education policy issues relevant to SMI’s mission
Position Responsibilities
The Education Policy Research Fellow’s primary responsibility is to conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research for publication and dissemination by SMI. The Fellow will work under the direction of the Director of Education Policy to conduct research and communicate findings to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.
In addition to producing original research, the Fellow may:
- Write commentaries, op-eds, news releases, and other publications that extend the reach and impact of SMI’s education research
- Present research findings to public and professional audiences
- Provide legislative testimony and objective research to legislators and other public officials in Missouri to inform policy discussions and decision-making
- Work with SMI’s development team to identify and secure financial support for the Fellow’s research projects
Qualifications
Candidates must have a master’s degree or PhD in economics, education, political science, public policy, or a related field.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Proficiency with Stata, R, Python, or a comparable statistical software package
- Training in statistics, econometrics, or quantitative research methods
- Strong research, analytical, and written communication skills
Applicants must submit a writing sample that was not generated by artificial intelligence as part of the application package. The format and style of the writing sample is at the discretion of the candidate.
Compensation, Start Date, and Position Details
The Show-Me Institute will begin reviewing applications immediately. The start date is flexible contingent upon the successful candidate’s availability.
The expected salary range is $80,000–$105,000 annually, with compensation and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Location and Work Arrangement
This is primarily an in-person position based in St. Louis, Missouri. A hybrid work arrangement may be available, allowing the Education Policy Research Fellow to divide time between the SMI office and working remotely. However, regular in-person attendance at the SMI office will be required.
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