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Postdoctoral Position: STEM Education Research at the University of Washington
Full-time Postdoctoral Position (Research Associate, UW Job
Code 0148) for 18 months (100% FTE), beginning September 1, 2016, to work on the
STEM-Dawgs program funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. The grant is
supporting the development and analysis of new programs to increase the
academic success of underprepared and underrepresented students and their
retention in STEM majors.
Candidates should have completed their PhD in a STEM discipline or STEM
education in the last 3 years, and have well-established skills in either 1)
statistical analysis of complex datasets, or 2) qualitative educational or
psychological research, in addition to a demonstrated interest in acquiring further
skills in both quantitative and qualitative discipline-based education
research. The successful candidate will have exceptional organizational,
interpersonal, and written communication skills. English fluency is required. We
prefer candidates with experience in project management and familiarity with
current pedagogical research at the post-secondary level.
Responsibilities: The
postdoctoral fellow will undertake qualitative research on the impact of two
STEM-Dawgs projects: 1) a course-based undergraduate research experience, and
2) a companion course for underprepared students in general chemistry. In addition, the post-doc will pursue
qualitative and quantitative research on the impact that competitive majors
have on STEM retention, and assist with ongoing work studying/evaluating achievement
gaps in introductory STEM courses. The postdoc will be expected to co-author
publications communicating the results of these studies.
The postdoc will have
opportunities to collaborate with a diverse network of faculty, postdocs, and
graduate students—locally through the UW Biology Education Research Group
(BERG) and nationally through participation in the Society for the Advancement
of Biology Education Research (SABER).
The position will be under the
supervision of Dr. Scott Freeman in the Biology Department.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and
equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age,
protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To apply: Please submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy statement, and names, mailing addresses,
email addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Dr. Scott Freeman
([log in to unmask]). Review of applications will begin on April 1, 2016 and
continue until the position is filled.