Purdue’s Evaluation and Learning Research Center (ELRC) is
looking to hire an energetic postdoctoral research associate to join our team. The ELRC, housed in the College of Education, is a
nationally and internationally recognized leader in education research and
evaluation. Known by federal agencies for conducting rigorous research and
evaluation, the ELRC maintains of portfolio of 20 active projects, adds
credibility and value to over 40 proposals each year, and consults with faculty
across the Purdue University campus and beyond on a host of nascent stage
projects. ELRC evaluation expertise is often a win differentiator for
competitive proposals; and scholarship driven by ELRC professionals propels
Purdue into the national conversation surrounding evidence-based education
reform. The ELRC is seen as a national model for effective research and
evaluation focused on education and organizational development. A
research center in its own right, the ELRC provides assessment and evaluation
services in support of other Centers and Units on campus, as well as external
evaluation for nonPurdue projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will
work with ELRC staff to: 1) collaborate with current and potential partners to design,
execute and communicate comprehensive, contextually appropriate and, culturally
responsive evaluations of learning-related projects; and 2) identify, plan,
conduct and publish original scholarly research on learning related to the
center’s mission, goals and work. The successful candidate will:
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Possess
a broad understanding of social science research and methods and theories
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Have
very strong technical skill and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative
evaluation and research methods
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Be
able to creatively adapt and apply existing knowledge and expertise to novel
contexts
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Function
as a positive contributor in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment
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Be
welcoming to collaboration on research and evaluation projects
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Have
strong interpersonal skills and professionalism as a collegial team member
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Demonstrate
strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills
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Possess
knowledge of Human Subjects Research Protection processes and procedures
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Show
promise as a productive scholar in a learning research domain
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Have
some familiarity with government and foundation funding agencies and experience
crafting research or evaluation proposals
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Possess
curiosity, interest in continued learning, and self-motivation
The ELRC encourages a collaborative environment and is the
home of a dynamic team of professional staff and graduate
students. The
postdoctoral research associate will be supported and mentored by ELRC staff to
create a professional development plan that supports their personal and
professional development.
This postdoctoral research associate
position is a one-year term that is renewable for up to 2 additional years,
contingent on performance and availability of funding. Interested individuals
are encouraged to send a copy of their CV, a research statement, and a
professional writing sample to Loran Carleton Parker at [log in to unmask].
Purdue University is an equal
opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer.