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Might interest a student with some background in bioscience and online learning Begin forwarded message: > > Good afternoon, > > The Department of Biological Sciences at NDSU is currently recruiting for a postdoctoral research and teaching position in Biology Education. The focus of this position is online learning environments. A full description follows. For more information and to apply, please see: http://jobs.ndsu.edu/postings/4740 > > Please share this announcement with colleagues and potential applicants. Questions can be directed to me ([log in to unmask]). > > Best, > Jenni > > > Position Description > The Department of Biological Sciences at North Dakota State University invites applicants for a 24-month postdoctoral research and teaching position, beginning July 1, 2014. The successful candidate will work with a group of core faculty in biology education to develop a research program focused on online learning environments, including characterizing the online behavior of biology students in hybrid and online courses. In addition to working with project personnel, the postdoctoral researcher will mentor undergraduate research assistants, develop and teach online undergraduate introductory biology courses, and investigate questions about learning in STEM. Salary is competitive. Benefits include retirement plan and full coverage for family health insurance. > > Minimum Qualifications > Candidates must 1) have a Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution in a life sciences discipline, or a Ph.D. in the learning sciences or cognitive psychology or related degree with an MS degree or equivalent coursework in a life sciences discipline; 2) have demonstrated interest in research in teaching and learning of biology at the undergraduate level; 3) provide evidence of ability to teach at the undergraduate level; and 4) have strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work/collaborate with others. > > Preferred Qualifications > Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience 1) researching online learning environments; 2) working with complex data sets and use of multivariate statistics; and, 3) using and developing relational databases. > > -- > Jenni Momsen, PhD > Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences > North Dakota State University > 233 Stevens Hall > Dept. 2715, P.O. Box 6050 > Fargo, ND 58108-6050 > Voice: 701.231.5560 > Fax: 701.231.7149 > Website: jmomsen > > > > > -- > Jennifer Doherty, Ph.D. > Postdoctoral Researcher > > 330 Erickson Hall > College of Education > Michigan State University > > cell 215-870-9806 > [log in to unmask] > > > -- > Full post: http://create4stem.msu.edu/discussion/fwd-saber11-postdoc-biology-education/2285 > Manage my subscriptions: http://create4stem.msu.edu/mailinglist > Stop emails for this post: http://create4stem.msu.edu/mailinglist/unsubscribe/2285 Julie Libarkin Associate Professor, Director - Geocognition Research Lab Director for Educational Research - Center for Integrative Studies in General Science Michigan State University 288 Farm Lane, 206 Natural Science East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517-355-8369 https://www.msu.edu/~libarkin Affiliations: Center for Integrative Studies in General Science, Department of Geological Sciences, Cognitive Science Program, Environmental Science and Policy Program