Post-Doctoral Research Associate in STEM Education at Michigan State University (Posting # 4474)
The Automated Analysis of Constructed Response (AACR) Research Group (http://aacr.crcstl.msu.edu) at Michigan State University seeks two candidates to fill two one-year (with a possible second year) Research Associate positions in the field of college science / engineering teaching and learning. We are an interdisciplinary team (from Biology, Genetics, Geology, Education, Engineering, Statistics, and Linguistics) exploring computerized analysis of students’ writing in large enrollment undergraduate Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses to model students’ thinking.
We are expanding our collaborations on these projects with STEM education researchers across the country. The selected Research Associates will participate in NSF-funded research projects in collaboration with MSU faculty in the Colleges of Natural Science, Engineering, and the MSU Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL).
Applicants should have completed a doctoral degree in a natural science, engineering, or STEM education. You should have a strong commitment to undergraduate science / engineering education and interest in working with a leading group of interdisciplinary STEM educators. Successful candidates will have a mix of some set of the following skills, which will enable the Research Associates to make unique contributions to the project team: disciplinary expertise in a STEM discipline, experience publishing and presenting research findings, STEM education research, assessment of learning, computational linguistics, natural language processing, statistics/computer modeling, database management, or web site development. Excellent communication and organizational skills are required. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary is commensurate with education and experience.
A complete application package consists of a cover letter, cv, copy of transcripts, two samples of scholarly writing and names and email addresses of three references. Review of application materials will begin April 30, 2011 and continue until the positions are filled. Position start date by August 15, 2011.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
