Post-Doc Research Associate

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Aug 2022

Posting Information
Posting Details


Department School of Education - 340100
Posting Open Date 07/05/2022
Application Deadline 08/15/2022
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate
Vacancy ID PDS003515
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
FTE 1
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location
Hiring Range Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience
Proposed Start Date 09/01/2022
Estimated Duration of Appointment 24 Months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The School offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership; prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina. In order to fulfill its mission, the School is organized into three academic divisions: (1) Culture, Curriculum, & Teacher Education (CCATE), (2) Learning, Development & Psychological Sciences (LDPS), and (3) Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership (EPOL).
Position Summary
This position is associated with two NSF-funded projects related to socio-scientific issues based teaching and scientific modeling. One project, which is already underway, focuses on how middle school learners make sense of multiple models as they negotiate the complexities of viral pandemics. This research explores how students engage with different types of models, including scientific models and more expansive representations that account for social dimensions of pandemics, as tools for learning about a multifaceted and evolving issue like viral pandemics. The second project, which will start in fall 2022, involves design, implementation, and research on issues-based curriculum for middle school science. This project will create multiple opportunities for research including explorations of 1) design principles for issues-based teaching materials and assessments, 2) how students learn and develop attitudes about science as they interact with issues-based curricula, 3) how teachers implement issues-based curriculum, and 4) how state/national assessment environments may interact with teacher and student uptake of issues-based curriculum (including the possibility of comparative studies between cohorts in the US and Israel). The individual hired in this position will be expected to contribute to both projects, participate in curriculum design, help coordinate research and design activities, and lead some research efforts. This person will join a dynamic team of science education researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and work with project collaborators at multiple institutions. Teaching is not a required responsibility for this position, but teaching opportunities may be possible given the successful candidate’s interest and expertise.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Doctorate in the science education or a closely related field; an emerging record of scholarly productivity.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Successful candidates will provide evidence of a strong background in educational research methods, interest and experience in issue-based teaching and learning, and effective communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
-Experience teaching K-12 levels
-Quantitative and qualitative research competencies
-Experience developing and/or evaluating curriculum
-Experience conducting professional development
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions
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Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Troy Sadler, Professor
Department Contact Telephone or Email [email protected]
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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