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Research Associate Position Announcement

The Concord Consortium (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__concord.org&d=DwIFaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=bTpQo6C_bwDiZFSgr8ADeg&m=uCJTG7AxcHIn9Ych_u74k9GocnXQnVkSGAsYnaTZ8Yg&s=6EgpQ59BmTBYrpjufDlN7dUE4DI6GFpN9GmhHoXmK6Y&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__concord.org&d=DwIFaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=bTpQo6C_bwDiZFSgr8ADeg&m=uCJTG7AxcHIn9Ych_u74k9GocnXQnVkSGAsYnaTZ8Yg&s=6EgpQ59BmTBYrpjufDlN7dUE4DI6GFpN9GmhHoXmK6Y&e=>), a nonprofit research and development organization dedicated to transforming STEM education through technology, is looking for a Research Associate specializing in STEM education, design-based research, and/or classroom-based research. The Research Associate will work in our Concord, MA offices with senior research personnel to coordinate and conduct research on learning in formal and informal settings. The Research Associate will contribute to research on novel learning materials design and middle and high school curriculum units that integrate modeling, sensor-based laboratories, performance assessments, and software to help students achieve a deeper understanding of core ideas in biological, physical, and Earth sciences. The Research Associate will also be involved in data collection and analysis and support evaluation of museum-based studies, teacher workshops, teacher preparation, and classroom enactments. The Research Associate will help study the impact and use of computationally enhanced craft materials, as well as coordinate field testing of technologically enhanced, NGSS-aligned curriculum and assessment materials in middle and high school classrooms. We’re looking for a team player who is excited to work in a stimulating, technology-rich environment to help make a difference in education. 

This position will work on multi-year research projects that may include the following:  

InquirySpace 2 - This project will develop technology, curricular, and educative teacher materials to support learning science by doing science This project builds on prior work that has demonstrated the feasibility of using a sequence of physics activities that significantly improved students’ abilities to undertake data-based experiments and led to productive independent investigations. InquirySpace 2 will improve the physics sequence, extend the approach to biology and chemistry, and adapt the materials to the needs of diverse students by integrating tailored formative feedback in real time. The result will be student and teacher materials that any school can use to allow students to experience the excitement and essence of scientific investigations as an integral part of science instruction. The project plans to create and iteratively revise learning materials and technologies and will be tested in 48 diverse classroom settings. The educational impact of the project’s approach will be compared with that of business-as-usual approaches used by teachers to investigate to what extent it empowers students to undertake self-directed experiments. 

This is a grant-funded, 100% FTE position. The successful candidate will be required to work on site in Concord, MA and must be authorized to work in the United States.The Concord Consortium offers a rich variety of benefits, including up to four weeks of vacation, medical and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, a generous TIAA-CREF retirement plan, and life and long-term disability insurance. Our work environment is casual and stimulating. 

In general, we’re a creative, intelligent, happy bunch — check out our profiles and more at: https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__concord.org_about_staff&d=DwIFaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=bTpQo6C_bwDiZFSgr8ADeg&m=uCJTG7AxcHIn9Ych_u74k9GocnXQnVkSGAsYnaTZ8Yg&s=i-o1aathlE8jyuC7NagXGgfYzUDFa-mjeww1YjqsISw&e= <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__concord.org_about_staff&d=DwIFaQ&c=nE__W8dFE-shTxStwXtp0A&r=bTpQo6C_bwDiZFSgr8ADeg&m=uCJTG7AxcHIn9Ych_u74k9GocnXQnVkSGAsYnaTZ8Yg&s=i-o1aathlE8jyuC7NagXGgfYzUDFa-mjeww1YjqsISw&e=>

To apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and a sample research paper to: [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

The Concord Consortium is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person’s race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation,  or any characteristic protected under applicable law.