Postdoc at Michigan State

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in CREATE4STEM and the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the current position will work to develop and refine instructional materials for a new calculus-based mechanics course taught around project-based inquiry, will collect data on student learning as well as faculty practice in the course, and will assist in the analysis of the collected data.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics and education faculty to:
* develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation;
* identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus;
* develop valid assessments of student learning in this course;
* participate in and supervise the development of instructional routines, materials, and practices for improving student learning in this course; and
* publish assessment tools and findings in Physics Education journals.
The candidate will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE4STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/) and in the Physics Education Research Lab (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/group/perl).

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of a one year extension for a total of two years, based on performance and the availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Appointment is contingent upon successfully completing a full background check.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in STEM or STEM education. Candidates who hold a Ph.D. in physics, specifically in physics education is preferred. Additionally, candidates with curriculum development and project management experience, knowledge of mixed-methods research, and experience with computational modeling in the any programming language are highly preferred. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and a statement of research experience and interests to jobs.msu.edu (posting number 8794). In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation to be uploaded to the same posting.

Review of applications will begin on January 2, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. Please inquire with Prof. Danny Caballero (caballero@pa.msu.edu) regarding status. The start date is negotiable but with a preference for May 2014 or sooner.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

Informal Science Ed postdoc at Univ of New Hampshire

Informal Science Education Postdoctoral Research Associate for 2014/2015

 

The SPIRALS program, Supporting and Promoting Rural and Indigenous Adolescents’ Learning of Science, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and funded by a National Science Foundation Informal Science Education (ISE) Award invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in Informal Science Education and Adolescent Research. The position may be renewable for up to 2 years and may begin as early as May 2014.

 

SPIRALS is focused on the impacts of contextualization on science learning, motivation and attitudes toward science.  The project uses a systematic approach that incorporates mixed methods of data collection and analysis to examine how culture and community impact STEM learning.  The project team has a community-based participatory research orientation; therefore, local community group members provide expertise that contributes to the design of the curriculum and the research as well as the interpretation of the findings.  The project will contribute to what we know about how underserved and underrepresented youth engage in STEM learning in relation to their world views.

 

The postdoctoral research associate will be instrumental in creating and implementing a curriculum with a diverse group of community members to support community-based youth groups in New England explore a local sustainable practice.  In addition, the researcher will be responsible for implementing the project research plan.

 

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required qualifications are:

·         a Ph.D. in science education or educational psychology;

·          a strong expertise in quantitative methodologies including multilevel modeling;

·         the abilities to prioritize tasks, to engage in long- and short-term planning,

·         and to handle a variety of demands simultaneously are critical.

 

The following attributes, experiences and knowledge are preferred:  

·         working directly with culturally diverse populations at many levels;

·          formal or informal teaching experience;

·         experience with databases, quantitative and qualitative analysis skills;

·         an understanding of adolescent development;

·         and knowledge of sustainability and systems thinking.

 

Candidates should be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional travel, weekends, and extend hours during periods of intense activity.  We seek self-motivated, creative individuals who have excellent interpersonal, written and public speaking skills, and who can work both independently and as part of a team effort.

 

Salary and Appointment

This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is full-timed, salaried, and benefited position at the University of New Hampshire.  The position is annually renewable, depending on performance and anticipated continuing grant funding.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional experience and qualifications of the candidate.  The University of New Hampshire offers a competitive benefits package.

 

Application Procedure

To apply for the SPIRALS Postdoctoral Research Associate position, please submit the following to the Lisa Wilder via email:  lisa.wilder@unh.edu:

1.      a letter of interest in the position, including your career goals (no more than two pages),

2.      a current curriculum vitae,

3.      statement of teaching and research philosophy (no more than 2 pages), and

4.      the names of three professional references, including current position, relationship to the applicant, and phone and email contact information.

 

Application Review Timeline

Review of applications will begin on January 15^th, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Questions?

Questions about the position should be directed to the SPIRALS Principal Investigators:

Dr. Eleanor Abrams, Professor, Department of Education, Morrill Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; email:  eleanor.abrams@unh.edu

Dr. Michael Middleton, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Morrill Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; email:  michael.middleton@unh.edu

 

Please reference the NSF SPIRALS program in all communications.

 

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.  

PhET Postdoc at CU Boulder

The PhET Interactive Simulations Project at the University of Colorado Boulder has an opening for a Research Associate (postdoctoral researcher) position focusing on studying interactive simulations (sims) for learning science. The PhET Team develops interactive sims for teaching and learning science and math, creates activities that couple with the sims, and makes all of these resources freely available to educators and students on the web. Research is a major component of the PhET Project, and focuses on understanding aspects of design and use that lead to increases in student learning and student engagement.

The primary responsibilities of the successful applicant will be to carry out and publish research on learning and engagement from sims, along with related issues on sim design and use. Of particular interest is the investigation of why PhET sims seem to be engaging and useful for students with extremely wide range of backgrounds and levels of education. The same sims are commonly used in middle school, high school, and several levels of college science classes. We wish to understand how effective the sims are at all these different levels and why, as well as exploring what this wide range of effectiveness can say more generally about how teaching methods and materials might be optimized for a diverse group of students. The work will be done with the guidance and collaboration of Carl Wieman of Stanford University who is doing research in a number of areas blending science disciplinary expertise and cognitive psychology. The successful candidate will likely be involved with collaborations with other members of Wieman’s research group, some members of Dan Schwartz’s cognitive psychology group at Stanford, and the other members of the PhET research team. Other responsibilities include training faculty on use of PhET sims through PhET workshops at local and national meetings, and collaborating with other members of the PhET team on design activities, as appropriate.

The successful candidate will work at the University of Colorado Boulder which is a national leader in STEM education with over 50 campus programs addressing STEM education and a new Center for Science Learning launched in 2012. In addition, the candidate will also have an opportunity to participate and interact with the Physics Education Research group as well as the cross-disciplinary STEM Discipline-based Education Research Group.

More information on PhET can be found at: http://phet.colorado.edu

Qualifications: We will consider graduates with a PhD in: any science who is interested in shifting their focus to science education research, a PhD in cognitive psychology with a strong interest in the hard sciences, or a PhD in physics education research. Prior experience teaching or working with students and teachers is a plus, along with knowledge of the science education literature.

Start Date: There is considerable flexibility in the start date. We will consider start dates as early as January 1, 2014 and as late as August 15, 2014.

To Apply:
All applicants must apply through JobsAtCU website: https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/75435

Applicants must complete the Faculty/Exempt Professional and EEO Data (application) form, upload a cover letter, a statement on their perspectives on teaching and learning, a 1-2 page statement discussing the candidate’s research interests and potential research approaches related to why PhET sims seem to be engaging and useful for students with extremely wide range of backgrounds and levels of education, and a resume/curriculum vitae. A proof of degree (unofficial transcript) must be uploaded, and three references must be entered (note the applicant should enter the contact information for letters, and the system will contact them to upload their letter).

The official application process will not be complete until you upload your documents online.

Review of applications will begin on December 13, and continue until the position is filled.

Please email Oliver.Nix@colorado.edu with any questions about the application process.
(Note:  This position is different from this posting.)

Two PostDocs in Physics/Science Education @ FIU

Institution:   Florida International University

STEM Transformation Institute

Miami, Florida

Deadline:    Open until filled

Salary:      Commensurate with experience

Description: The STEM Transformation Institute and the Physics Education Research Group at Florida International University seeks two postdoctoral researchers in physics education, engineering education, science education, or a closely related field.  The first position starts in January 2014 and is particularly allotted for work on an ongoing NSF funded research project involving analysis of case studies of high school physics classes, implementing experimental studies within similar classes, and designing a professional development course for high school physics teachers.  The responsibilities of the successful applicant will include coordination and participation in all aspects of the research including presenting/publishing findings.  A second postdoctoral research position beginning in August 2014 is for integrating network analysis techniques with qualitative and behavioral analyses in the study of physics student retention and persistence. More information about the STEM Transformation Institute can be found at http://stem.fiu.edu and for the Physics Education Group at http://casgroup.fiu.edu/fiuperg.

Eligibility: We will consider PhD graduates with expertise in education research (and strong content background in science/physics/engineering) or traditional areas of STEM research (particularly network science) who have experience in conducting education research.

Application: Please electronically submit a letter of interest, CV, brief statement of research interests, 1-2 publication reprints, and names of 3 references to eric.brewe@fiu.edu.

Florida International University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Postdoc at Ohio State

The Ohio State University Department of Education and Department of Physics are jointly seeking a postdoctoral fellow in physics education research. The successful candidate will work on a project recently funded by the National Science Foundation. This project will investigate fundamental aspects of solving introductory-level synthesis physics problems requiring a joint application of multiple concepts. We attempt to explicate bottlenecks of student solving synthesis problems, understand expert approaches to synthesis problems, and design effective methods to improve student skills in solving such problems. The candidate's responsibilities primarily include working in collaboration with physics and education faculty to design effective research plans, strategies and instructional materials, implementing empirical studies in physics education, performing qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis, and publishing research results in prime physics/science education journals. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work closely with the faculty in both departments to advise graduate and undergraduate students, manage project-related activities, and participate in classroom teaching and curriculum development.


Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree by the time of employment in physics education research/science education research or a closely related field. A strong disciplinary background in physics or closely related areas is required. Experience in the research topics of student conceptual understanding, problem solving and reasoning is preferred. The candidate will also have strong interpersonal and communicative skills, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to initiate and complete research projects.


The position is a twelve-month appointment and is renewable for a second year contingent upon performance and the availability of funds. Preference will be given to those who can start as soon as possible, including applicants available in Summer/Autumn 2014.  Candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a list of publications, summary of research accomplishments, a brief description of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Prof. Lin Ding (Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, email:ding.65@osu.edu) Electronic submissions welcome athttps://www.jobsatosu.com/  refer to posting number 378959 (10/142013-10/20/2013).


Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Postdocs at MSU

Three Post-Doctoral Research Associates
STEM Education
Michigan State University
Posting # 8540

The Automated Analysis of Constructed Response (AACR) Research Group (www.msu.edu/~aacr ) at Michigan State University seeks three candidates to fill three one-year, 12 month (with possible additional years) Research Associate positions in college teaching and learning in the fields of science or engineering.  We are an interdisciplinary team of Discipline-Based Education Researchers (DBER) from Biology, Genetics, Chemistry, Engineering, Education, and Statistics who are investigating computerized analysis of students’ writing in large enrollment undergraduate Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to model students’ thinking.

We have received a 5 year NSF grant to expand our collaborations on these projects with STEM education researchers across the country. The selected Research Associates will participate in NSF-funded research projects in collaboration with MSU faculty in the Colleges of Engineering and Natural Science, and the MSU Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL).  Our research group has a strong post-doc researcher mentoring program and an excellent placement record of our researchers.

Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in a natural science, engineering, or STEM education. You should have a strong commitment to undergraduate STEM education and interest in working with a leading group of interdisciplinary STEM educators.  Successful candidates will have a mix of some set of the following skills, which will enable the Research Associates to make unique contributions to the project team:
•             disciplinary expertise in a STEM discipline
•             STEM education research
•             assessment of learning
•             faculty professional development for reformed teaching
•             computational linguistics / natural language processing
•             database management
•             web site development
•             multivariate statistics and computer modeling
•             experience with SPSS Modeler
•             qualitative research methods
•             experience publishing and presenting research findings
Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. You will be expected to participate in the mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

A complete application package consists of a cover letter, cv, copy of transcripts, two samples of scholarly writing and names and email addresses of three references. Review of application materials will begin November 8, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.  Targeted position start date: January 6, 2014.

Apply online:
https://jobs.msu.edu     Search for position 8540

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

Postdoc in STEM Education at University of Arizona

The University of Arizona seeks a post- doctoral research associate to conduct assessment work in the 3-year AAU STEM Education Project.  The project goals are to (1) revise five introductory level STEM majors’ courses to align with evidence based teaching practices, and (2) positively impact STEM department cultures to sustain long-term commitment to evidence-based teaching practices.  The individual selected for the position will report directly to the Associate Vice Provost for Instruction and Assessment and will work closely with the faculty leaders of the project.  Duties and responsibilities will include: (1) collecting and analyzing assessment data across the AAU STEM project courses, (2) collaborating on assessment with faculty members in the Instructional Development Teams,  (3) working with the Vice Provost and the Associate Vice Provost to assess progress of department level cultural changes with regard to evidence-based teaching in STEM, (4) preparing manuscripts for publication in research journals, and (5) assisting the AAU STEM faculty leaders in grant proposal writing.  Minimum qualifications include: (1) a Ph.D. in science, education, or a related field, completed within the last five years, (2) excellent written and verbal communication skills, and (3) research experience in a postsecondary education project.  Preferred qualifications include: (1) skill in the use of statistical and textual analysis software, (2) research experience in the area of assessment in STEM, and (3) publications in the area of assessment. If interested, go to:  http://www.uacareertrack.com. Search for Job #53566.

STEM Education Postdoctoral Research Associate, Brown University

https://apply.interfolio.com/21903

Brown University is seeking a motivated, experienced postdoctoral fellow from a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) to work with the Harriet W. Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, in collaboration with the Office of the Dean of the College.  Brown has been awarded a three-year grant from the Association of American Universities to develop and integrate new approaches in introductory level STEM courses through an institution-wide collaborative model.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Executive Director of the Sheridan Center, the Science Center Director, and faculty to integrate inquiry-based practices into introductory STEM courses that foster mathematical competency across STEM disciplines.  The postdoctoral fellow will also be responsible for training graduate and undergraduate teaching assistants (TAs) in collaborative peer learning facilitation skills.  He/she will develop an effective mentorship program for a cohort of graduate students that will be working with faculty to implement curricular innovations.  Ideally, the candidate should have interests and experience in course and curriculum development, evidence-based teaching and learning practices, and STEM education in the university context. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  To apply for this position, please forward (electronically) a cover letter and CV and the names and contact information of three references.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Qualifications

The minimum requirements for this position include an earned doctorate in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics, and teaching experience in higher education.  The successful candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, be able to work independently, be able to multitask, and  collaborate across different disciplines.  Program coordination, experience facilitating workshops, and experience consulting with TAs or instructors in course development are extremely desirable.  Research experience in STEM education would also be desirable.  Additional desirable qualifications include knowledge and application of models and best practices in higher education teaching, learning, and assessment.

Salary Range or Pay Grade

Salary commensurate with experience

STEM Ed Postdoc at CU-Boulder

https://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/69831

Posting Title	Research Associate
Posting date	08/21/2013
Closing date
Full/Part Time	Full-time
Background Check Required?	Yes
Job Summary
Posting Description	The successful candidate will work on educational transformation through a project focused on institution wide transformation, sponsored by the American Association of Universities. The overall project seeks to promote the use of research based instructional and assessment strategies. Responsibilities will primarily center on supporting faculty in the change process by identifying appropriate material resources to support assessment of teaching in multiple STEM disciplines, working closely with department leads to provide professional consultations with participating faculty on the use of identified materials, supporting the implementation of assessment measures by managing data collection and analysis, and consulting with faculty to reflect on the results. The successful candidate will also work with project staff to develop an online campus-wide, potentially national, portal to assist faculty in finding libraries of educational measures, easing use of such measures and sharing results. Opportunities will also exist for working toward promoting the use of evidence-based measures of teaching impact and conducting research on the process of institutional transformation. The successful candidate will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple STEM departments at the University of Colorado Boulder. The overall project also includes studies of institutional transformation, and provides opportunities to participate in studies of individual and institutional uptake of new assessment tools and practices. The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Minimum Qualifications	The successful candidate will have a PhD in a STEM discipline, and extensive experience in education research. Experience in physics, biology or mechanical engineering is a plus, as these are the initial departments on the project.
Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities
Desired Qualifications
Special instructions to applicants	Applicants must complete the Faculty/Exempt Professional and EEO Data (application) form, and upload the following required documents: 1 – Curriculum Vitae 2 – Proof of Highest Degree Earned 3 – List of three professional references, from whom one written letter of recommendation will be requested by the hiring unit 4 – Statement of Teaching Philosophy The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting the ADA Coordinator at hr-ada@colorado.edu. The University of Colorado Boulder conducts background checks on all final applicants being considered for employment.
Job posting contact	Kate Kidder
Job posting contact telephone	303-492-6963
Job posting contact email	kate.kidder@colorado.edu
Job Posting Number	RF00581
Quicklink for Posting	http://www.jobsatcu.com:80/postings/69831

APS/AIP Science and Technology Postdoctoral Policy Fellowship at U.S. Department of Education

Overview
APS and AIP are coordinating with the Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD) in the Department of Education (ED) to host a Ph.D. level scientist interested in working on a variety of policy initiatives and research projects. OPEPD is responsible for the coordination and development of major policy initiatives and the Department’s annual budget request, working in close collaboration with staff across the Department, with the White House, with Congress, and with external stakeholders to craft policies that will best realize the President’s goals of closing the achievement gap and making the United States first in the world in college completion by 2020.

Fellows may be asked to:

• Conduct research analysis and develop metrics to assess the impact of various Department initiatives, and to explore emerging Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) issues in P-12 education, higher education, career and technical/vocational/adult education, or STEM teacher preparation and support.
• Identify and build-out new ways for the Department to deepen its impact in the STEM fields, including partnerships with other federal agencies, state and local governments and the private sector.
• Coordinate inter-agency efforts to achieve the Department’s policy goals as defined by the Committee on STEM Education 5-year Federal Strategic Plan.
• Develop policy priorities for newly proposed programs such as the STEM Innovation Networks.
• Perform legislative research and attend Congressional hearings, briefings, and other events on the Department’s behalf.

Criteria for Participation

• Hold a doctoral level degree (Ph.D.) in a field of Physics (e.g. Theoretical or Experimental Physics, Physics Education Research, Biophysics, or any of the other physical sciences represented by the AIP Member Societies) with a preference for Physics Education Research

Note: Ideally, all requirements for the degree would be completed prior to September 2013

• Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
• Show a commitment to serve society.
• Exhibit outstanding communications skills and demonstrated ability to craft policy papers, decision memos, talking points and program proposals on complex education issues for diverse audiences, including non-scientific audiences.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and willingness to work with a wide range of individuals and offices at the Department and ability to be effective in large bureaucracies. 
• Possess the ability to operate and execute with limited guidance and in ambiguous or novel circumstances; and ability to appropriately and effectively use informal authority when leading teams or projects.
• Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship is acceptable).
• Federal employees are not eligible.
• Candidates must have some familiarity with education policy and/or federal policy.

To begin the application process, send the following to Tyler Glembo at glembo@aps.org

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References

Screening of potential candidates will begin immediately.

Deadline for application is Sept. 20, 2013.

NOTES:

Employer will assist with relocation costs

Relocation will be reimbursed up to $3,000.

Postdoc at Georgetown

Georgetown University’s Center for New Designs in Learning in Scholarship (CNDLS) invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow position to support CNDLS’ Doyle Faculty Fellows program and the Apprenticeship in Teaching program. The position is 3/4-time. The successful candidate might supplement this appointment with an adjunct teaching appointment (no more than one course per semester) at Georgetown, but this depends on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the university. We will begin reviewing applications on August 10, and will consider applications until the position is filled.

This 75% time position has a one-year term with potential for one renewal. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. (open field), university teaching (or TA) experience, and a demonstrated enthusiasm for issues of pedagogical practice. The successful candidate will also have excellent writing, communication, research, and organizational skills as well as the ability to work well independently and collaboratively. Experience with and interest in program assessment and evaluation a plus.

The Doyle Faculty Fellows program (http://doyle.georgetown.edu/curricular/facultyfellows/) works with Georgetown faculty to integrate themes of difference and diversity in the work of their courses. The postdoctoral fellow is part of a small team of CNDLS colleagues who support this work with an annual cohort of 12-18 faculty from departments across the university. The Apprenticeship in Teaching (AT) program (https://cndls.georgetown.edu/atprogram/) prepares graduate students to serve as teachers. The postdoctoral fellow serves as a key resource for graduate students interested in teaching through facilitating workshops and providing feedback and mentoring.

Responsibilities include supporting faculty in course redesign and assessment, developing and facilitating workshops for graduate students on curricular design and teaching practice, reading and assessing graduate student teaching tasks (e.g., syllabi and teaching philosophy statements), researching best practices in higher ed pedagogy, writing documents related to the work of the programs, and assisting with program administration and strategic planning.

The postdoctoral fellow can expect professional development in a collaborative environment and would gain significant experience in the area of faculty development. He or she will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of academic and institutional departments.

Those interested in the position should submit a CV, a letter of application, and names and contact information of three references to John Rakestraw, CNDLS Director of Curriculum, Assessment, and Pedagogical Practice (jar34@georgetown.edu).

Postdoc at Michigan State University

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Michigan State University. The successful candidate for the current position will work with the upper-division physics courses: assessing student learning, investigating how students learn to use mathematical and computational tools, and developing or adapting instructional strategies and materials.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics faculty to: develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation; identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus; develop valid assessments of student learning for undergraduate courses; participate in and supervise the development of techniques, materials and practices for improving student learning in the undergraduate courses; and publish assessment tools and findings in Physics education journals. The candidate will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE4STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/) and in the Physics Education Research Group (http://per.lite.msu.edu).

The appointment is initially for one year, with the possibility of a one year extension for a total of two years, based on performance and the availability of funding. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in physics, physics education, or the equivalent. Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, a statement of research experience and interests to jobs.msu.edu(posting number 7831). In addition, applicants should arrange for three (3) letters of recommendation sent to Prof. Marcos (Danny) Caballero / caballero@pa.msu.edu.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please inquire with caballero@pa.msu.edu regarding status. The start date is negotiable but with a preference for fall 2013.

MSU is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities.

Postdocs at CU-Boulder

[Ed note: CU is hiring FOUR postdocs this fall.  These two are with Melissa Dancy, and have been filled.]

STEM Education and Assessment Fellows
University of Colorado Boulder

Applications are invited for two post-doctoral associates in the newly formed Center for STEM Learning at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidates will work on educational transformation through a project focused on institution wide transformation, sponsored by the American Association of Universities. The overall project seeks to promote the use of research based instructional and assessment strategies.  Responsibilities will primarily center on supporting faculty in the change process by identifying appropriate material resources to support assessment of teaching in multiple STEM disciplines, working closely with department leads to provide professional consultations with participating faculty on the use of identified materials, supporting the implementation of assessment measures by managing data collection and analysis, and consulting with faculty to reflect on the results.  Associates will also work with project staff to develop an online campus-wide, potentially national, portal to assist faculty in finding libraries of educational measures, easing use of such measures and sharing results.  Opportunities will also exist for working toward promoting the use of evidence-based measures of teaching impact and conducting research on the process of institutional transformation.   The Fellows will collaborate with a broad group of engaging and nationally renowned faculty, post-docs, and graduate students across multiple STEM departments at the University of Colorado.  The overall project also includes studies of institutional transformation, and provides opportunities for postdocs to participate in studies of individual and institutional uptake of new assessment tools and practices.

Qualifications: The successful candidates will have a strong disciplinary background in a STEM area and extensive experience in education research. Experience in physics, biology or mechanical engineering is a plus as these are the initial departments on the project. The appointment is a one-year, renewable appointment with the preference that the successful candidate will be able to commit to the project for 2 years. The salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applications will consist of a vita, a statement of teaching philosophy and experiences, and three letters of recommendation and will be submitted through a link soon to be posted at http://perjobs.blogspot.com. Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled.  A start date of 9/1/2013 is preferred but is negotiable. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  For question about the position contact   Dr. Melissa Dancy, melissa.dancy@colorado.edu.

Postdoc at CU-Boulder

[Ed Note: there are FOUR postdocs at CU-Boulder right now. This one is Steve Pollock's, originally posted in February and updated with new information.]

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The successful candidate for the current position will work largely with upper-division courses, building on our current efforts in upper-division EandM I and II.

Responsibilities include working in coordination with physics faculty to: develop an integrated plan of course evaluation and innovation; identify specific learning goals that represent faculty-consensus; develop valid assessments of student learning for undergraduate courses; participate in and supervise the development of techniques, materials and practices for improving student learning in the undergraduate courses; and publish assessment tools and findings in Physics education journals.

The Fellow will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu) The appointment is for one year, with the strong likelihood of a second year renewal (pending additional funding.) Applications materials must be submitted online to the CU automated jobs system, at http://www.jobsatcu.com/postings/36378 This job was initially posted in Feb 2013 - if you applied then, your application is still in our system. For more information, contact steven.pollock@colorado.edu

Postdoc at CU-Boulder

[Ed Note: there are FOUR open postdocs at CU-Boulder right now. This one is Heather Lewandowski's, recently held by Ben Zwickl.]

Applications are invited for a Research Associate (post-doctoral) researcher in Physics Education in the Department of Physics at the University of Colorado, Boulder. The postdoc will work on transforming upper-division lab courses with an emphasis on developing students' modeling skills and conducting research studies in this context. The successful candidate will have a strong background in experimental physics and a devoted interest in education research. The postdoc will collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students in Colorado's Physics Education Research Group (http://per.colorado.edu). Please inquire with Heather Lewandowski (lewandoh@colorado.edu) for more information.

Program Coordinator at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking applicants for a Program Coordinator to begin August 2013.

[Ed. note: it appears this is closed now.]

Postdoc at U.S. Department of Education

Science and Technology Postdoctoral Policy Fellowship
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development
Fall 2013 or January 2014

Overview
The Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development (OPEPD) is considering a fellowship position for a Ph.D. level scientist interested in working in the office of the Assistant Secretary to assist in a variety of policy initiatives, research projects, and administrative duties. OPEPD is responsible for the coordination and development of major policy initiatives and the Department’s annual budget request, working in close collaboration with staff across the Department, with the White House, with Congress, and with external stakeholders to craft policies that will best realize the President’s goals of closing the achievement gap and making the United States first in the world in college completion by 2020.

Fellows may be asked to:
• Conduct research and analyze various topics related to Department programs, including issues around early education, K-12 education, higher education, career and technical/vocational/adult education, education reform initiatives, etc.
• Create parameters for the implementation of proposed programs such as the STEM Master Teacher Corps and the STEM Innovation Networks
• Execute analyses related to the President's annual Budget Request for the Department, Congressional action on appropriations affecting education, State and local education allocations, and other relevant budgetary issues.
• Perform legislative research and attend Congressional hearings, briefings, and other events.
• Support staff with long-term policy projects, as assigned.
• Create talking points related to relevant policy documents, as assigned
• Attend and present at meetings
Criteria for Participation
• Hold a doctoral level degree (Ph.D.) in a field of Physics (e.g. Theoretical or Experimental Physics, Physics Education Research, Biophysics, etc.).
Note: Ideally, all requirements for the degree would be completed prior to September 2013
• Have solid scientific and technical credentials and the endorsement of three references.
• Show a commitment to serve society.
• Exhibit excellent communications skills, both verbally and in writing, and the ability to engage with non-scientific audiences.
• Hold U.S. citizenship (dual citizenship is acceptable).
• Federal employees are not eligible.
• Candidates should preferably have some familiarity with education and/or federal policy.
To begin the application process, send the following to Tyler Glembo at glembo@aps.org
• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of References
Screening of potential candidates will begin immediately

Science and Technology Postdoctoral Policy Fellowship with US Dep of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development

 

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Post-doc in Science Ed in Turkey

Dear Colleagues,

I am looking for a post doctoral researcher who would like to work on curricular Delphi study for science education.

The TUBITAK-Research Fellowship Programme for Foreign Citizens will be used for funding.

Maximum duration for the fellowship is 12 months. The duration for fellows already received within this program will be deducted from the total duration of the fellowship.

- A monthly stipend of 2.250 Turkish Liras.

- Travel and insurance

- Payments are transfered to the bank account of the fellow after having signed the letter of commitment.

 

If you would like to get more information, you can contact with me.

Bulent

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Assoc.Prof.Dr. Bulent CAVAS
Dokuz Eylul University
Faculty of Education
Department of Science Education
http://people.deu.edu.tr/bulent.cavas

Publications Committee Chair,
ICASE: International Council of Associations for Science Education
http://www.icaseonline.net

Postal Address:
Dokuz Eylul Universitesi
Buca Egitim Fakultesi
Fen Bilgisi Egitimi ABD.
Buca-Izmir/TURKEY

Tel:
Office: +90 232 3012294
Mobile: +90 532 4267927
Fax: +90 232 4204895

Informal Science Ed postdoc at Univ of New Hampshire

Informal Science Education and Research Postdoctoral Research Associate for 2013/2014

The SPIRALS program, Supporting and Promoting Rural and Indigenous Adolescents’ Learning of Science, at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) and funded by a National Science Foundation Informal Science Education (ISE) Award invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in Informal Science Education and Adolescent Research. The position is renewable for up to 2 years and may begin as early as October 2013.

SPIRALS is focused on the impacts of contextualization on science learning, motivation and attitudes toward science.  The project uses a systematic approach that incorporates mixed methods of data collection and analysis to examine how culture and community impact STEM learning.  The project team has a community-based participatory research orientation; therefore, local community group members provide expertise that contributes to the design of the curriculum and the research as well as the interpretation of the findings.  The project will contribute to what we know about how underserved and underrepresented youth engage in STEM learning in relation to their world views.

The postdoctoral research associate will be instrumental in creating and implementing a curriculum with a diverse group of community members to support community-based youth groups in New England explore a local sustainable practice.  In addition, the researcher will be responsible for implementing the project research plan.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required qualifications are:  a Ph.D. in science education or educational psychology; a strong expertise in quantitative methodologies including multilevel modeling; and  the abilities to prioritize tasks, to engage in long- and short-term planning, and to handle a variety of demands simultaneously are critical.

The following attributes, experiences and knowledge are preferred:   working directly with culturally diverse populations at many levels; formal or informal teaching experience; experience with databases, quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; an understanding of adolescent development; and knowledge of sustainability and systems thinking. 

Candidates must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule, including occasional travel, weekends, and extend hours during periods of intense activity.  We seek self-motivated, creative individuals who have excellent interpersonal, written and public speaking skills, and who can work both independently and as part of a team effort.

Salary and Appointment

This Postdoctoral Research Associate position is full-timed, salaried, and benefited position at the University of New Hampshire.  The position is annually renewable, depending on performance and anticipated continuing grant funding.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with professional experience and qualifications of the candidate.  The University of New Hampshire offers a competitive benefits package.

Application Procedure

To apply for the SPIRALS Postdoctoral Research Associate position, please submit the following to the Lisa Wilder via email:  lisa.wilder@unh.edu:

1.      a letter of interest in the position, including your career goals (no more than two pages),
2.      a current curriculum vitae,
3.      statement of teaching and research philosophy (no more than 2 pages), and
4.      the names of three professional references, including current position, relationship to the applicant, and phone and email contact information.

Application Review Timeline

Review of applications will begin on Monday, August 5^th, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled.

Questions?

Questions about the position should be directed to the SPIRALS Principal Investigators:

Dr. Eleanor Abrams, Professor, Department of Education, Morrill Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; email:  eleanor.abrams@unh.edu

Dr. Michael Middleton, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Morrill Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; email:  michael.middleton@unh.edu

Please reference the NSF SPIRALS program in all communications.

The University of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. The university seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.