Public Policy Researcher - Education Content Development

Whiteshield is a global policy advisory and AI economics firm renowned for tackling complex societal challenges through data-driven insights and expert guidance. The Public Policy Researcher role at Whiteshield Academy focuses on developing and refining training materials for a public policy certification, combining rigorous academic research with practical policymaking impact in a fully remote, global environment.

Whiteshield Academy is seeking a Public Policy Researcher to contribute to the development of innovative education programs that bridge academic research with practical policymaking. This role allows individuals to apply their expertise in public policy and economics to create impactful learning experiences in a global, fully remote setting.

Responsibilities:
- Research and draft training materials on public policy, economics, governance, and evidence-based policymaking.
- Structure and edit learning content including slides, textbooks, participant guides, and assessment question banks.
- Support the pedagogical design of modules ensuring clarity, engagement, and alignment with learning outcomes.
- Coordinate and upload finalized content to the online learning platform.
- Contribute research inputs for client-facing online programs and workshops.
- Conduct benchmarking on best practices in policy training and curriculum design.

Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Policy, Economics, Development Economics, Public Finance, Political Science, or related disciplines.
- 2–5 years of experience in teaching, research, or policy-related work.
- Experience in university-level teaching or assistant teaching in public policy or related fields is a plus.
- Proficiency in leveraging generative AI tools to support research.
- Strong writing, synthesis, and presentation skills.
- Ability to translate technical or academic content into accessible learning material.
- Curiosity and engagement with government, public affairs, and education innovation.

Benefits:
- Shape an emerging global policy education initiative.
- Apply academic expertise to real-world policy challenges.
- Collaborate with experienced policy and learning professionals globally.
- Fully remote work with flexible hours and career growth opportunities.

This position offers a unique opportunity to influence public policy education and drive meaningful impact across international contexts.