University of Utah
Department of Physics & Astronomy
Post-doctoral Scholar Investigating
Women in Physics and People of Color in STEM
The Physics Education Research Group at the
University of Utah (PERU) seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar working on
diversity and inclusion in undergraduate STEM and professional STEM careers.
The successful candidate will work as part of a team leading research on students
of color in STEM majors at a primarily white institution and supporting a ten
year follow up study on women in physics and astronomy. This will include
conducting interviews, policy analysis, and further qualitative work at the
University of Utah. This position is a one-year contract with an additional
one-year renewal depending on performance. Further renewals will be dependent
on performance and funding. The position is open until filled with a preferred
start date of September 1st. The successful candidate will start by working
remote with the eventual expectation of moving to Salt Lake City, UT. This
position is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Post-Doctoral Salary: $50,000 +benefits that include
healthcare and retirement
Required Skills:
-Can independently lead research
-Strong interpersonal skills
-Strong writing skills as
demonstrated by peer reviewed publications or drafts
-Desire to learn grant
writing, presentation design/style
-Strong research ethics and
dedication to high quality work and analysis
-Attention to detail
-Autonomous, goal driven,
and meets deadlines
Preferred Skills:
-Qualitative
interviewing and coding skills
-Successful
grant writing
-Experience
presenting at national conferences and universities
-Peer-reviewed
publications
-Teaching
or interest in large introductory physics courses
If you are interested in applying, send your letter
of interest specifying your relevant skills, vita, list of publications and
arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent to the email address listed here.
For information about the research group (PERU), please go to www.PERUtah.com or contact PER@Physics.Utah.edu. Applications and letters of recommendation should be submitted via
email to: Ramon.S.Barthelemy@Utah.edu
The University of
Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not
discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age,
sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a
disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from
historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified
persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and
consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable
accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with
disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or
affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please
contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S.
Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of
Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students
from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access
to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
