Postdoc at U.S. Department of Education

Science and Technology Postdoctoral Policy Fellowship
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development
Fall 2013 or January 2014

Overview
The Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD) is considering a fellowship position for a Ph.D. level scientist interested in working in the office of the Assistant Secretary to assist in a variety of policy initiatives, research projects, and administrative duties. OPEPD is responsible for the coordination and development of major policy initiatives and the Department’s annual budget request, working in close collaboration with staff across the Department, with the White House, with Congress, and with external stakeholders to craft policies that will best realize the President’s goals of closing the achievement gap and making the United States first in the world in college completion by 2020.

Fellows may be asked to:
• Conduct research and analyze various topics related to Department programs, including issues around early education, K-12 education, higher education, career and technical/vocational/adult education, education reform initiatives, etc.
• Create parameters for the implementation of proposed programs such as the STEM Master Teacher Corps and the STEM Innovation Networks
• Execute analyses related to the President's annual Budget Request for the Department, Congressional action on appropriations affecting education, State and local education allocations, and other relevant budgetary issues.
• Perform legislative research and attend Congressional hearings, briefings, and other events.
• Support staff with long-term policy projects, as assigned.
• Create talking points related to relevant policy documents, as assigned
• Attend and present at meetings
Criteria for Participation
• Hold a doctoral level degree (Ph.D.) in a field of Physics (e.g. Theoretical or Experimental Physics, Physics Education Research, Biophysics, etc.).
Note: Ideally, all requirements for the degree would be completed prior to September 2013
• Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
• Show a commitment to serve society.
• Exhibit excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences.
• Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship is acceptable).
• Federal employees are not eligible.
• Candidates should preferably have some familiarity with education and/or federal policy.
To begin the application process, send the following to Tyler Glembo at glembo@aps.org
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
Screening of potential candidates will begin immediately