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Postdoctoral Research Associate – Early Childhood Systems & Data Science

May 27, 2026

<h2>Position Title:</h2>Postdoctoral Research Associate – Early Childhood Systems & Data Science<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Appointment Type:</h2>Post Doc/Trainee<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><p><b>Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><div><p>The Postdoctoral Researcher will contribute to policy-relevant research funded by federal and state agencies, focusing on early childhood, family well-being, public health, and education systems. The role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Heather Rouse and other investigators across Iowa State University and partner institutions.</p><p></p><p>This team specializes in mixed-methods research using national datasets, state administrative data, and survey/focus group approaches to examine early risk and protective factors in children’s home and community environments.</p><p></p></div><p><b>Required Minimum Qualifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>PhD in psychology, human development and family studies, educational policy, sociology, or a related field</li><li>Advanced proficiency in dataset management and statistical analysis using Stata, R, and/or other specialized software</li><li>Demonstrated record of analytic writing in early childhood, education, or family studies, including evidence of publication.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>Preferred Qualifications:</b></p><div><ul><li>Experience analyzing national datasets such as the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study–Birth Cohort and/or other large-scale population-level data</li><li>Experience conducting advanced quantitative analyses (e.g., longitudinal and multilevel modeling, latent class/profile analysis, propensity score analysis)</li><li>Demonstrated ability to translate quantitative findings for both academic and non-academic audiences</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p><b>Department/Program & College Description:</b></p><p>Iowa’s early childhood system is effectively and efficiently coordinated among health, social service, and education agencies to support healthy and successful families. This work will be informed by actionable intelligence derived from a statewide integrated data system that comprehensively identifies and addresses the needs of Iowa’s young children and their families.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Department Unit/Website:</b><br><a href="https://i2d2.iastate.edu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Iowa's Integrated Data System for Decision Making | I2D2</a></p><p><br>Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>Application Instructions:</b><br>To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:</p><p></p><p>Resume/Curriculum Vitae</p><p>Letter of Application/Cover Letter</p><p></p><p><b>Why Choose Iowa State University?</b><br>Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental, as well as:</p><p></p><ul><li>Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans</li><li>Generous vacation, holiday, and sick time and leave plans</li><li>Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)</li><li>Life insurance and long-term disability</li><li>Flexible Spending Accounts</li><li>Various voluntary benefits and discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Wellbeing program</li><li>Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.</li></ul><p></p><p>If you have questions regarding this application process, please email <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">employment@iastate.edu,</span> or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.</p><p></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Proposed Start Date:</h2>June 15, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Number of Months Employed Per Year:</h2>12 Month Work Period<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Time Type:</h2>Full time<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Pay Grade:</h2>Post Docs<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2><span>Original Posting Date:</span></h2>May 26, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Posting Close Date:</h2>June 2, 2026<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h2>Job Requisition Number:</h2>R19298<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p>Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email <a href="mailto:eooffice@iastate.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">eooffice@iastate.edu</a>.</p><p> </p><p>General ISU compensation information can be found on the <a href="https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">University Human Resources</a> website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.</p>

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