Postdoctoral Research Assoc
- Employer
- University of North Texas
- Location
- Denton
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- Position Type
- Postdoc
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Welcome to the University of North Texas System, or UNT World as we like to call ourselves. UNT World includes the University of North Texas in Denton, the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. Over the past decade, combined UNTS enrollment has grown by more than 25 percent to nearly 44,000 students.
Posting Title:Postdoctoral Research Assoc
Department:UNT-Educational Psychology-132310
College/School:College of Education
Job Location:Denton
Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time
Department Summary:The Department of Educational Psychology addresses themes of cognition, behavior, and emotion within our society by generating research, disseminating knowledge, and preparing a diverse body of scholars who take leadership in their fields while enhancing the development and effective functioning of individuals, schools, and families.
Position Summary:The position of postdoctoral scholar is a research-intensive appointment in the Department of Educational Psychology for the Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) project. The position involves the conduct of self-directed research and evaluation of an intervention that involves early childhood development and/or family theory. The postdoctoral scholar will work with large data sets, data collection, and coordination of research with school district administrators and instructional personnel. The focus of the scholar’s research agenda is broadly defined as qualitative or quantitative examination of developmental trajectories that prepare young children for Kindergarten or First Grade, and includes the dynamics of community-based programming through intervening with families in their homes. The scholar will seek additional grant funding to support research projects and publish their work in peer reviewed outlets working under the supervision of the PI and Co-PI of the project, both of whom are tenured faculty in the Department of Educational Psychology. The scholar will also work as a collaborative member of the project team and maintain regular work hours on campus Monday through Friday. Mentorship will be provided by the Principal Investigator and Co-Investigator faculty for HIPPY. The post-doctoral scholar will design proposed research projects and work with the PI and Co-PI to further develop and implement plans for HIPPY.
Minimum Qualifications:The position requires a PhD (by May 2021) in Human Development, Family Science, Educational Psychology, Learning Science, or other similar field of inquiry; experience in collaborative team science and comprehensive literature reviews. Quantitative or qualitative research experience in examining developmental trajectories that prepare young children for Kindergarten or First Grade. Experience or interest exploring the dynamics of community-based intervention programming and/or family involvement as it relates to child development.
Preferred Qualifications:Demonstrated interest/expertise in longitudinal data analysis or other quantitative developmental research methods is preferred, along with work conducting field research and data collection. Experience initiating research projects in child development, family science, or a related area. Successful grant writing experience. A publication record reflecting scholarship in well-regarded, ranked, peer-reviewed outlets. A reputation for working as a collaborative team member with a variety of constituents in educational contexts.
Physical Requirements:Talk or Hear
Security Sensitive:This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement:The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Driving University Vehicle:No
Posting Number:F245P
Quicklink for Posting:Organization
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Since 1890, the University of North Texas has been a catalyst for transformation for its students and the North Texas region. As the nation’s 26th largest public university, UNT is dedicated to providing an excellent educational experience to its 36,000 students while fueling the intellectual, economic and cultural progress of one of the largest, most dynamic regions in the United States.
A student-focused public research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 12 colleges and schools and offers 97 bachelor’s, 82 master’s and 35 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As UNT’s strengths in science, engineering and technology grow, the university continues to nurture its core areas of distinction in music, education, social sciences, business, the arts and humanities. Leading Texas public universities in the number of Goldwater Scholars and designated a “Best in the West” university by The Princeton Review, UNT is known for its academic excellence.
By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT's faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.
Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow's successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. UNT's campus benefits from a rich diversity of about 2,500 international students representing 140 countries.
UNT faculty produce groundbreaking research in a wide range of disciplines spanning the sciences, mathematics, engineering and technology while also making nationally recognized contributions in the arts and humanities. The College of Music is one of the nation’s best music colleges with an internationally respected jazz program. UNT has the oldest program in emergency administration and planning and a unique program in applied philosophy and environmental ethics.
UNT also is home to many national centers and institutes, including the Net-Centric Software and Systems Center — a National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center; the Center for Electronic Materials Processing and Integration; the Institute of Applied Science; the Center for Advanced Scientific Computing and Modeling; and the Center for the Study of Interdisciplinarity.
UNT has developed many state-of-the-art research facilities, such as the federally funded Center for Advanced Research and Technology, one of the nation’s most extensive facilities for powerful materials characterization and analysis; a high-performance computational facility; and a clean room/nanofabrication research facility (under construction). UNT’s research extends outside the academy as well, with field stations as close as a neighboring lake and as far away as southern Chile.
In addition, UNT is developing Discovery Park, a research park with technology incubator facilities on a 300-acre property near the main campus. The university also has developed a Design Research Center in the heart of the Dallas design district.
As the largest and most comprehensive university in the North Texas region, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research and scholarship, student support and community engagement — the pillars of a great public research university. UNT’s ultimate mission is to give a green light to greatness by helping its students, region, state and nation excel.
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