PER Postdoc on Gender and LGBT Issues in
Physics
The Physics Education Research Group at the
University of Utah (PERU) seeks to hire a post-doctoral scholar studying the
professional networks of women and gender and sexual minority physicists (LGBT)
working across academia, the government, and private sectors. This work 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
two-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 work in person at
The University of Utah in Salt Lake City, UT. This position is funded by a
grant from the National Science Foundation. A PhD in Physics Education Research
or a related/relevant field (e.g. Higher Education, Science Education, Gender
Studies, Queer Studies, Sociology, etc…) is required.
This is a collaborative project with Western
Michigan University (Dr. Charles Henderson), Wright State University (Dr.
Adrienne Traxler), and The University of Utah (Dr. Ramón Barthelemy) .
Total Compensation: $57,100 ($50,000 salary and
$7,100 into retirement) and healthcare
Annual Raise: Based on performance, up to
5%
Conference: Paid expenses to annual
Physics Education Research conference
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
-Previous
work with LGBT community
-Previous
work in Social Network Analysis
-Successful
grant writing
-Experience
presenting at national conferences and universities
-Peer-reviewed
publications
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.
