Post-Doctoral Fellow in Public Management, Administrative Burden, and Data Science Georgetown University in United States

Georgetown University’s Better Government Lab is hiring a Post-Doctoral Fellow for a research-only appointment focused on public management, public administration, administrative burden, and data science.

The fellow will work on projects measuring and reducing administrative burden in safety net programs. The post highlights interest in civic tech, digital governance, and responsible AI as desirable complementary areas. This is a strong fit for candidates with quantitative and computational research skills who want to contribute to policy-relevant work in government and social programs.

The position is based at the Better Government Lab at Georgetown University and offers geographic flexibility. It is a one-year appointment with a start date of August 2026 or earlier. The post also notes that ABD PhD students in adjacent fields are welcome to apply, broadening eligibility beyond completed doctorates.

Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate strong data science capability and relevant background in public management/administration. No teaching is required. For full application details, use the Interfolio portal linked in the post.