Post Doctoral Research Associate

Job Title

About the Role

The Department of Human Development and Child Studies (HDCS), housed in the School of Education and Human Services, invites applications to a full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate position to work on a newly funded statewide preschool evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the PI, Co-PI and the Project manager to conduct advanced statistical analysis and data visualization.
• Help with report writing;
• Peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations;
• Additional tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Strong interest and knowledge of Michigan’s early childhood landscape
• PhD in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or related field received in the past 5 years (2021-2026). ABD will be considered on a limited basis.
• Advanced knowledge in statistical analysis (SPSS. STATA or R).
• Demonstrated background in Python programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization (Tableau or Power BI).
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Good command of Google Suite
• Open to learning new technology and research approaches

Qualifications

PhD in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or related field received in the past 5 years (2021-2026). ABD will be considered on a limited basis.

Skills

• Statistical analysis (SPSS. STATA or R)
• Python programming
• Data visualization (Tableau or Power BI)
• Collaborative team environment
• Interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Google Suite
• New technology and research approaches

Benefits

Possibility for renewal up to 3 years, pending performance and fund availability.

Pay

Grant-funded, contingent upon continued funding, and begins August 15, 2026.

Schedule

Full-time position starting August 15, 2026.