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Job opportunity for informal science education postdoc Begin forwarded message: > > > Informal Science Education Postdoctoral Research Associate starting in August 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 may be renewable for up to 2 years and may begin as early as July 2014.. > SPIRALS is focused on the impacts of contextualization on science learning, motivation and attitudes toward science. The project 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 The postdoctoral research associate will be instrumental in refining and implementing a curriculum to support community-based youth and school groups in New England explore a local sustainable practice through a systems-based approach. In addition, the researcher will be responsible for implementing the project research plan including data analysis and writing manuscripts with the project leadership team. > > 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 Dr. Eleanor Abrams via email: [log in to unmask] > 1. a letter of interest in the position, including your career goals (no more than two pages), > 2. a current curriculum vitae, and > 3. 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 June 10th , 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: [log in to unmask] > Dr. Michael Middleton, Associate Professor, Department of Education, Morrill Hall, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; email: [log in to unmask] > 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. > > > Eleanor Abrams, Ph.D. > Professor > Director of Engagement and Faculty Development > Office of the Vice Provost for Engagement and Academic Outreach > Room G09 Thompson Hall > University of New Hampshire > Durham, NH 03824 > (603) 862-4507 > > --- > > You are currently subscribed to narst as: [log in to unmask] > > To unsubscribe click here: http://cts.dundee.net/u?id=187394649.17b54c4df3742547e64a3b4d30526274&n=T&l=narst&o=44047428 > > (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) > > or send a blank email to [log in to unmask] > > --- > > You are currently subscribed to narst as: [log in to unmask] > > To unsubscribe click here: http://cts.dundee.net/u?id=204484193.761c850bf4c29175891905ddcb8f3636&n=T&l=narst&o=44920006 > > (It may be necessary to cut and paste the above URL if the line is broken) > > or send a blank email to [log in to unmask] > 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