Post-Doctoral Scholar for National Science Foundation Funded Project

The College of Education and Human Development at the University of North Dakota (UND) seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar, starting Fall 2023, to contribute to a multi-institution NSF-funded study. The project “Investigating how intensive and modest supports effect rural, elementary teachers’ science and engineering practice” aims to build foundational knowledge on the sustainability of targeted science and engineering instructional improvements in rural schools and the viability of extending these programs through the implementation of modest teacher supports. The project brings together a team of researchers from the University of North Dakota, University of Wyoming, Montana State University, and WestEd. This postdoctoral scholar will join the North Dakota-based research team led by Dr. Ryan Summers along with Dr. Julie Robinson.

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium),  life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, and 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

Find out more about UND's great benefits and perks here!

Work directly with the entire team (ND, MT, WY, and CA) to help coordinate the collaboration of teachers from small schools in each state to ensure participants who engage with specific supports are connected with each other.Dissemination of project results through development of conference papers and manuscripts for peer reviewed journals. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students working on education research projects

PhD in Science Education, STEM Education, or related fieldDemonstrated ability to publish and present peer-reviewed scientific productsSuccessful completion of criminal history records check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Quantitative data collection and analysis skills, including multi-level modelingTeaching and research experience in K-12 schoolsExperience with science and/or engineering education researchExperience with practice-based professional development for teachersKnowledgeable of rural education research

$54,100/yr + benefits and travel/research funds

12-month contract with the potential for renewal, based on performance

August 1, 2023

For full consideration, applications must be received by April 1, 2023  and include the following materials:

• Cover Letter
• CV
• Names and contact information for three references
• Sample of professional writing

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Ryan Summers at ryan.summers@und.edu

Position is open until filled.

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