The Translating Research into Action Center (TRAC) and the Research on International Policy Implementation Lab (RIPIL) at American University (AU) invite applications for a full-time, one-year Postdoctoral Research Impact Fellow, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. We are looking for postdoctoral fellowship applicants who have completed their doctoral degree in political science, international relations, sociology, economics, public health, education policy, or a related discipline. We especially encourage applications from individuals from sectors of the population historically underrepresented on the professorial faculties of U.S. colleges and universities.
We welcome applicants who possess a deep interest in understanding how and when research and evidence can have a positive societal impact. In particular, applicants should be interested in understanding the pathways through which evidence may influence domestic and international policies and practices. Professional skills supporting success in this role include strong project management skills, strong networking skills, experience working across multiple disciplines, experience designing training curricula, strong primary data collection skills, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills. Candidates should be enthusiastic about working in a team committed to improving the impact of scholarship on today’s most challenging policy problems.