Postdoctoral Research Associate, Cognitive Foundations Of Environmental Science Education

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Base: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Phd in social or behavioral sciences
Experience with human subject research
Statistical analysis skills including sem
This NSF-funded position focuses on understanding how intuitive frameworks like human exceptionalism impact student learning of marine social ecological systems

Job Summary

  • This NSF-funded position focuses on understanding how intuitive frameworks like human exceptionalism impact student learning of marine social ecological systems.
  • The role involves designing experiments, collecting data from middle school to undergraduate students, and publishing research papers.
  • Candidates will have the opportunity to collaborate across multiple labs and pursue independent research projects within a cross-disciplinary environment.

Matching Summary

This NSF-funded position focuses on understanding how intuitive frameworks like human exceptionalism impact student learning of marine social ecological systems.

Salary

Base: $59,425.00 - $83,935.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, retirement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in social or behavioral sciences
  • Experience with human subject research
  • Statistical analysis skills including SEM
  • Project management capabilities
  • Cross-disciplinary team collaboration

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring undergraduate research assistants
  • Qualitative data coding experience
  • Familiarity with mental modeling techniques
  • Background in environmental sciences
  • Developmental research in school settings

Key Requirements

  • PhD in social, behavioral, cognitive, or environmental sciences
  • Proven ability to manage complex research projects
  • Facility with structural equation modeling and longitudinal analysis

Work Rights

Not specified

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