About the Position:
The Quantum Education Research for Social Transformation Fellowship will prepare recent doctoral graduates to become leaders in STEM education and workforce development research. Prior knowledge of physics or quantum science is not required for this position. The program is designed to enhance fellows’ research skills and build their understanding of convergence research through a cohort research project on creating a diverse and equitable quantum workforce. We will foster fellows’ post-academic growth and career readiness by providing wrap-around support (e.g., career guidance, mentorship, professional development workshops, access to leaders in related disciplines) of their development as leaders in this field.
This fellowship program has four key goals: (1) launch the careers and individual research programs of three recent doctoral recipients with different personal (e.g., belonging to historically minoritized and marginalized populations, experiencing intersectional identities, possessing diverse lived experiences), disciplinary, and research backgrounds; (2) support the use of a convergence approach to quantum education and workforce development research through a cohort research model that contributes to the establishment of a diverse and equitable quantum workforce; (3) advance access, justice, equity and inclusion (AJEDI) in STEM education through transdisciplinary research projects that are part of the fellowship; and (4) prepare the fellows to lead research projects based on their fellowship research experiences in their future careers.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes a research program, in collaboration with other fellows; and
- Builds research knowledge and skills through coursework, self-study, and work on existing projects in quantum education research.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in a related field;
- Must have a PhD & experience with education and/or workforce development programs;
- Must be a US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Knowledge of data analysis techniques in at least one discipline;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment; and
- Ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications:
- PhDs can be in STEM disciplines, education, or a field of social science with application to increasing equity and inclusion in STEM education and workforce development;
- Knowledge of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods data analysis as it applies to education research data; and
- Knowledge of social science and/or STEM education research methods and how they apply to understanding barriers to success for underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for Postdoctoral Research Fellow at https://jobs.gmu.edu/.
- Cover letter
- CV
- Research statement that describes previous and current research, future research interests, and how your research interests and expertise can contribute to building a more accessible, just, equitable, diverse, and inclusive STEM workforce
- Unofficial transcript
- If applicable, the month and year your PhD will be awarded
Posting Open Date: December 17, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: February 16, 2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
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