College of Education: Postdoctoral Research Associate - Curriculum & Instruction
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL, United States
Base: $63,000 on a twelve-month service basis; bon...
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Earned ph.d. in learning sciences or science education
Experience collecting and analyzing interview data
Ability to publish peer-reviewed scientific articles
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to contribute to a National Science Foundation-funded project focused on improving instructional practices in middle school science education. The role involves collaboration with a multi-institutional team, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings, with the possibility of remote work.
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Job Summary
The position involves contributing to an NSF-funded project focused on understanding how urban school districts implement video-based professional learning programs in middle school science.
The successful candidate will play a key role in project management, data collection, analysis, and writing manuscripts for journals targeting learning scientists and science educators.
This full-time, twelve-month appointment is eligible for comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and tuition waivers.
Matching Summary
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The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction to contribute to a National Science Foundation-funded project focused on improving instructional practices in middle school science education. The role involves collaboration with a multi-institutional team, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of research findings, with the possibility of remote work.
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Salary
Base: $63,000 on a twelve-month service basis; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, Tuition waivers
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Earned Ph.D. in Learning Sciences or Science Education
Experience collecting and analyzing interview data
Ability to publish peer-reviewed scientific articles
Strong communication skills for interdisciplinary teams
Experience with classroom instruction and survey data
Nice-to-have
Experience facilitating practice-based professional development
Teaching and research experiences in K-12 schools
Familiarity with design-based implementation research
Collaboration experience with multi-institution teams
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Learning Sciences, Science Education, or related field
Degree must be obtained by the starting date
Demonstrated ability to publish peer-reviewed articles