Public Impact Analytics Science Lab (PIAS-Lab) Postdoctoral Fellows
The PIAS-Lab Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School supports applied analytics research to address major societal challenges using quantitative methods.
Funder: John F. Kennedy School of Government
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (PIAS-Lab Postdoctoral Fellows application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award amount and duration not publicly specified; postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral research advancing analytics to address societal problems with public impact, emphasizing applied projects and collaboration.
Description
The Public Impact Analytics Science Lab (PIAS-Lab) at Harvard Kennedy School, directed by Soroush Saghafian, is dedicated to advancing and applying analytics—including operations research, machine learning, statistics, decision science, and artificial intelligence—to solve complex societal problems that have significant public impact. Postdoctoral fellows in the lab conduct collaborative and applied research aimed at improving public-sector outcomes. Fellows may also engage in teaching or mentoring activities related to analytics and public policy.
The fellowship is designed for researchers interested in the application of quantitative and analytical methods to real-world public challenges, with opportunities to collaborate with leading scholars and contribute to impactful projects.
