A scholar with a Ph.D. in Education or related disciplines (Sociology, Educational or Developmental Psychology, etc.) who is not yet tenured, or an ABD whose defense date is no later than May 31, 2024.  The scholar must have authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the fellowship as we cannot issue a new work authorization for this position.   

Desirable qualifications, experiences, and skills include, but are not limited to: 

• Background knowledge and familiarity with research literature in social studies and civics education. 

• Experience in public school settings and comfort interacting with students, teachers, and administrators. Experience explaining research projects to school stakeholders and engaging them to participate in the study or provide input. 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex research projects with multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and timelines. 

• Proficiency in cleaning and analyzing quantitative data and ability to interpret and communicate findings to a lay audience. 

• Knowledge of qualitative and mixed-methods research and evaluation design and data collection methods, including semi-structured interviews, focus groups, and classroom observation. 

• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and external partners from varied backgrounds, views and positions and account for the stakeholder needs and assets in development of the final product. 

• Strong interest in pursuing a career that involves applied research and partnerships with community groups, public agencies, and nonprofit organizations. 

• Capacity to function well in a fast-paced, impact-driven workplace working on several projects at one time. Although the postdoctoral fellow will not have the same expectations of a full-time CIRCLE staff member, they are expected to meet deadlines, partner requests, and expectations in a timely, partner-centered manner. 

The postdoctoral scholar will co-lead a major project, take significant responsibility on others, and also have a portion of their time (~20%) to conduct independent research of their choice within the major topical areas of CIRCLE's work and will have access to many datasets for developing publishable research. Candidates are encouraged to express an interest in teaching and/or writing manuscripts during their term as a scholar, although there is no guarantee that either will be part of the position. The position is currently set up as a one-year engagement but may be renewed for another year pending availability of funds and mutual agreement between the scholar and CIRCLE's Director.

Please submit the following information: 

• A cover letter that includes your desired goals during the postdoctoral fellowship term, the reasons why CIRCLE is an ideal placement for you, and 1-3 areas of CIRCLE's work that most interest you (and why).   

• Your CV; 

• One writing sample (preferably something of relevance to an educator/practitioner audience); and 

• Three letters of recommendation which should be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly. 

Opens November 15, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled. 

Questions about the position should be sent to Dr. Kelly Siegel-Stechler (Kelly.siegel_stechler@tufts.edu) and we will do our best to reply in two business days.  No phone calls, please.