Postdoc position in Physics Education Research at JILA and the
University of Colorado-Boulder in the group of Heather Lewandowski.
Have a PhD in experimental physics, chemistry, or engineering and want a pathway into the field of Physics Education Research? Or a PhD in PER already? Come work with us in a collaborative, interdisciplinary group located in the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains!
Applications are being accepted for a post-doctoral position to work on a PER project to examine how skills around measurement uncertainty can be gained through working with new, specially designed PhET simulations. The ultimate goal is to integrate these tools into physics lab courses. The successful candidate will have a PhD in physics, chemistry, engineering, physics education, or related field. Good oral and written communication skills are strongly valued.
To apply for the position, please send the following materials to heather.lewandowski@colorado.
1. Cover letter that describes the applicant’s interest in joining the project, and answers the following questions:
· In what ways do your previous research, teaching, or outreach experiences inform your vision for improving undergraduate physics lab courses?
· How do your previous experiences prepare you to work cooperatively and productively with colleagues, students, and instructors from diverse backgrounds?
· In this postdoctoral research position, you will gain significant skills in physics education research. How do you envision those skills will be useful to you later in your career?
2. CV with references listed.
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Colorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
