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Current Opportunities at 91ºÚÁÏÍø

91ºÚÁÏÍø seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to support two grant-funded initiatives: the Improvement Scholars Network (ISN) and the Network Health Project. This role focuses on advancing improvement research and studying the development and effectiveness of education improvement networks.

Department Leadership, Policy, and Organizations
Full Description

Postdoctoral Scholar – Improvement Research & Education Networks

Location: 91ºÚÁÏÍø (Nashville, TN; on-site preferred, remote considered)

Start Date: Immediate (negotiable)

Duration: 1 year, renewable

Supervisor: Jennifer Lin Russell, jennifer.russell@vanderbilt.edu


About the Role

91ºÚÁÏÍø seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to support two grant-funded initiatives: the Improvement Scholars Network (ISN) and the Network Health Project. This role focuses on advancing improvement research and studying the development and effectiveness of education improvement networks.
The position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of research, practice, and policy, contributing to efforts that improve educational access, quality, and equity.
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Key Responsibilities
• Support project management and external communications
• Conduct qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research
• Analyze longitudinal survey and interview data on network health and outcomes
• Produce reports and actionable feedback for education network leaders
• Collaborate with researchers, practitioners, and partners across sites
• Co-author publications and present at conferences
• Support convenings and field-building activities
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Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in Education, Sociology, Public Policy, or related field (by start date)
• Strong research skills (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods)
• Interest in improvement research and educational equity
• Experience with education systems, networks, or partnerships
• Strong writing and communication skills
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Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with improvement science or networked improvement communities
• Familiarity with survey or longitudinal data analysis
• Experience in research-practice partnerships
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What We Offer
• Work on nationally recognized, grant-funded projects
• Collaboration with leading scholars and practitioners
• Access to rich longitudinal data
• Support for publications and career development

Application Details

How to Apply

Submit the following materials to jennifer.russell@vanderbilt.edu using the subject line: Postdoc Application – [Full Name].

• Cover letter
• CV
• Writing sample
• Contact information for 3 references

Contact Jennifer Russell
jennifer.russell@vanderbilt.edu
Posted 2026-04-20 16:39:36

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