The Ohio State University Department of Education and Department of
Physics are jointly seeking a postdoctoral fellow in physics education
research. The successful candidate will work on a project recently
funded by the National Science Foundation. This project will investigate
fundamental aspects of solving introductory-level synthesis physics
problems requiring a joint application of multiple concepts. We attempt
to explicate bottlenecks of student solving synthesis problems,
understand expert approaches to synthesis problems, and design effective
methods to improve student skills in solving such problems. The
candidate's responsibilities primarily include working in collaboration
with physics and education faculty to design effective research plans,
strategies and instructional materials, implementing empirical studies
in physics education, performing qualitative and/or quantitative data
analysis, and publishing research results in prime physics/science
education journals. The candidate will also have the opportunity to work
closely with the faculty in both departments to advise graduate and
undergraduate students, manage project-related activities, and
participate in classroom teaching and curriculum development.
Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree by the time of
employment in physics education research/science education research or a
closely related field. A strong disciplinary background in physics or
closely related areas is required. Experience in the research topics of
student conceptual understanding, problem solving and reasoning is
preferred. The candidate will also have strong interpersonal and
communicative skills, a high sense of responsibility, and the ability to
initiate and complete research projects.
The position is a twelve-month appointment and is renewable for a second
year contingent upon performance and the availability of funds.
Preference will be given to those who can start as soon as possible,
including applicants available in Summer/Autumn 2014. Candidates should
submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a list of
publications, summary of research accomplishments, a brief description
of research interests, and at least three letters of recommendation to:
Prof. Lin Ding (Department of Teaching and Learning, The Ohio State
University, Columbus, OH 43210, email:ding.65@osu.edu) Electronic submissions welcome athttps://www.jobsatosu.com/ refer to posting number 378959 (10/142013-10/20/2013).
Review of applications will begin November 15
and continue until the position is filled. Women and minority
candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The Ohio State
University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
