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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: · Possess a broad understanding of social science research and methods and theories · Have very strong technical skill and experience in quantitative and/or qualitative evaluation and research methods · Be able to creatively adapt and apply existing knowledge and expertise to novel contexts · Function as a positive contributor in a fast paced, collaborative, team environment · Be welcoming to collaboration on research and evaluation projects · Have strong interpersonal skills and professionalism as a collegial team member · Demonstrate strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills · Possess knowledge of Human Subjects Research Protection processes and procedures · Show promise as a productive scholar in a learning research domain · Have some familiarity with government and foundation funding agencies and experience crafting research or evaluation proposals · 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] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer.