Science Education/Improvement Science Post-Doctoral Research Associate
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- University of Connecticut
- Location
- Storrs, CT
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Location: Storrs Campus
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 2019487
Job Posting
Science Education/Improvement Science Post-Doctoral Research Associate
The ‘Multi-Level Networked Improvement Community for Supporting STEM Teaching and Learning’ project at the University of Connecticut is recruiting applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. The successful applicant will play a key role on this foundation-funded research project (PI: Todd Campbell, Ph.D.) proposed to support the implementation of transformative changes in STEM teaching and learning outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The project will further develop and research a multi-level, multidirectional learning and innovation Networked Improvement Community (NIC). The NIC will emerge out of initial concentrated and strategic planning to build a sustainable infrastructure connecting important groups across the complex local, regional, and national education system that can learn with and from one another. The primary research will focus on researching and codifying developing teacher knowledge and performances supportive of STEM teaching and learning across the NIC that is grounded in common theoretical ideas about how people learn and inscribed in tools that support those within and beyond the NIC. The successful candidate will join the intellectually rich Neag School of Education community and will have opportunities to collaborate with an outstanding group of national, state, district, school, and teacher leaders to learn with while contributing significantly to a developing research program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Science Education, STEM Education, Learning Sciences, or Improvement Science. A record of research productivity is required.
- Strong record of engagement in NGSS implementation and research or in improvement science or research practice partnerships, as evidenced by Ph.D. thesis, and/or publications and experience. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Grant writing experience. Instructional experience in STEM teaching methods courses.
The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.
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The University of Connecticut is a national leader among public research universities, with more than 30,000 students seeking answers to critical questions in classrooms, labs, and the community. A culture of innovation drives this pursuit of knowledge throughout the University’s network of campuses. Connecticut’s commitment to higher education helps UConn attract students who thrive in the most competitive environments, as well as globally renowned faculty members. Our school pride is fueled by a history of success that has made us a standout in Division I athletics. UConn fosters a diverse and vibrant culture that meets the needs and seizes the opportunities of a dynamic global society.
- Website
- http://uconn.edu/
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- 860-486-3034
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9 Walters Avenue
Storrs
Connecticut
06269
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