Post Doctoral Researcher in Education Policy and Systems Change

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Post Doctoral Researcher in Education Policy and Systems Change to support Dr. Weddle’s research on education policy implementation and systems change. The role involves conducting qualitative research, mentoring graduate students, and contributing to scholarly publications.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting qualitative interviews and supporting additional data collection activities
• Leading qualitative data analysis using collaborative coding and memoing approaches
• Co-authoring peer-reviewed manuscripts, policy briefs, and practitioner-facing products
• Supporting collaboration with research-practice partnership (RPP) partners
• Mentoring graduate student researchers involved in data collection and analysis
• Participating in regular research meetings and contributing intellectual leadership across projects

Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Education, Education Policy, Sociology, Organizational Studies, Public Policy, or related field
• Demonstrated expertise in qualitative research methods, particularly interview-based research
• Interest in education policy implementation and educational equity
• Experience collaborating with practitioners (e.g., districts, state agencies, community organizations)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Commitment to collaborative, team-based research
• Strong scholarly writing skills, including publications or manuscripts under review