Science Research Initiative Fellow, University of Utah

 https://employment.utah.edu/salt-lake-city-ut/sri-fellow/FB3762B7FB15467E8FF31B2C044F1E93/job/

Open Date 03/27/2026

Requisition Number PRN44579B

Job Title Post Doc Fellow w/Ret

Working Title SRI Fellow

Career Progression Track A00

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00113 - College of Science-Dean

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 63000.00

Close Date 06/30/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 04/13/2026

Job Summary

The College of Science at the University of Utah invites applications for SRI Fellow positions, postdoctoral-level roles that support undergraduate research through the Science Research Initiative ( SRI ) while advancing independent research.

The SRI is a unique program that immerses first- and second-year undergraduates in authentic research experiences within a world-class scientific community. SRI Fellows play a pivotal role by mentoring undergraduates in hands-on research while developing and leading their own research programs. More details about the program can be found here: https://science.utah.edu/sri

SRI Fellows hold a three-year, full-time position that includes:

Teaching and supporting a course that introduces undergraduates to active investigation in scientific and mathematical fields.

Mentoring undergraduate students through research projects that align with the Fellow’s expertise.

Pursuing their own independent research, leveraging the university’s extensive research infrastructure.

Engaging in professional development opportunities, including pedagogy training, research collaboration, and mentorship from academic professionals with various interests and roles.

We are particularly interested in interdisciplinary researchers working in molecular biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or astronomy — including those employing AI tools to advance research in their field. We encourage applications from researchers across all scientific and mathematical disciplines who are excited to mentor undergraduates and contribute to the SRI’s mission.

The position has a salary of $63,000.00 per year, provides an annual research fund, and includes comprehensive benefits. Start date is negotiable, but preference will be given to candidates available by July 1, 2026.

Email questions to SRI@science.utah.edu .

Successful candidates will have:

A Ph.D. in biology, chemistry, environmental science, mathematics, physics & astronomy, or a related field by the start date.

A strong interest in undergraduate mentorship and hands-on research training.

A track record of collaborating effectively across disciplines and scientific communities.

Experience designing and leading complex research projects that can engage undergraduates in meaningful ways.

A commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

This position is well-suited for candidates interested in careers at primarily undergraduate institutions (PUIs) and those pursuing research-focused paths. It offers opportunities to develop independent research programs, refine mentoring skills, and gain practical teaching experience.

Responsibilities

SRI Fellows will be responsible for designing research projects that will be implemented into research “streams” for new undergraduate students and teaching and supporting undergraduate courses associated with the SRI . This work includes teaching research method courses (both general and discipline-specific) and mentoring students through research projects. They may also assist faculty PIs with research streams related to their area of interest, train teaching assistants, help manage student placement into streams, and help evaluate overall program outcomes. Fellows will receive training and mentoring in support of their unique professional goals.

Fellows will be supported in their effort to establish their own research programs, acquire additional pedagogical training and experiences, and/or other professional development activities, depending on their specific career goals. Fellows will be provided research space and essential support infrastructure, in addition to yearly funds, to support research activities and scholarship when aligned with the broad objectives of the SRI .

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants should submit the following:

Cover Letter (1 page)

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Research Statement (2–3 pages)

Outline past accomplishments and future research plans.

Include 2–3 research project ideas that specifically describe how novice undergraduates will engage with and benefit from your research.

Teaching & Mentorship Statement (1 page) — Provide specific examples of how you create effective learning and mentorship experiences for students.

Institutional Fit Statement (1–2 paragraphs) — Describe how your research integrates with the broader research landscape at the University of Utah, including potential collaborations with research labs, groups, or initiatives. (Upload under “Applicant Document – Other”)

Three References — Contact information for three references who may be contacted following an initial review.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. Priority will be given to applicants who submit materials on or before April 13, 2026.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for all.

All qualified individuals are strongly 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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PER/DBER in Quantum Computing Postdoc, Texas Tech

 The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team. This position will involve split time between the development of interdisciplinary Quantum Information Science and Engineering (QISE) curricula and Physics Education Research (PER) or other Discipline-based Education Research (DBER) related to Quantum Computing (QC) and/or Quantum Information Science (QIS). This is part of a TTU Quantum Computing Strategic Research Initiative which includes research and workforce development across disciplines.

The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and collaborators in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science (CS) across the institution to design, implement, and evaluate innovative curricula, pedagogical approaches and course materials in undergraduate and graduate QISE courses. The candidate will also carry out PER or other DBER on QISE courses and curricula. This could be building on or related to our present and ongoing research on the effectiveness of evidence-based QC learning materials or workforce development or other QC/QISE related topics. The successful candidate will be able to work well with multiple faculty across different disciplines, be able to develop QISE course and curricular materials, working with faculty and graduate students in different fields, and be able to carry out PER or DBER projects in the context of QISE. 

 

The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, ECE or CS with a focus on educational research. They should also have content knowledge in Quantum Computing and/or Quantum Information Science and pedagogical knowledge that can be applied to course and curriculum creation and development. Ideally, the candidate will have a PER or other DBER Ph.D. 

 

Each applicant should submit a CV, list of publications, statement of research interests and plans,

teaching philosophy and contact information for at least three references. 

Applications should be submitted online at http://jobs.texastech.edu, using requisition #43463BR. Inquiries should be sent to Professor Beth Thacker (beth.thacker@ttu.edu). Review of applications will begin on immediately. The position start date is March 1, 2026.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

DBER Postdoc Cohort (~ 4 positions), NC State

 https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222585

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG191540PD

Position Number 00111574

Position Type Post Doc

FLSA Exempt

Departmental Information

Department ID 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP

Department 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP

Job City & State Raleigh, North Carolina

Position Information

Position Overview

Essential Job Duties

The Integrative Sciences Initiative (ISI) at NC State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar focused on innovative undergraduate instruction in interdisciplinary science education. This position provides a unique opportunity for early-career scholars to develop pedagogical skills, engage in curriculum development, and gain experience in evidence-based teaching methodologies. Funding to support this position is available for up to 3 years.

About NC State’s Integrative Sciences Initiative

The Integrative Sciences Initiative’s (ISI) mission is to serve as a dynamic epicenter for interdisciplinary research, particularly in molecular biomimicry, metabolic processes in health and disease, and accelerated technologies. The initiative will be based within Woodson Hall, a new $180 million building on NC State’s North Campus. Our commitment lies in furnishing our researchers with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities and leading-edge expertise, thereby advancing scientific inquiry and fortifying the bridge between discovery and practical application.

The heart of ISI is to foster a transformative educational experience for all students. By launching an inventive undergraduate curriculum, we aim to enrich STEM educational opportunities fostering a spirit of inspired inquiry and collaborative team science. By expanding students’ vision of what science can accomplish, this new curriculum will attract and inspire new students who bring a wide range of interests and who will ultimately become leaders in interdisciplinary research. The humanities, social sciences and the arts will be infused throughout the initiative. ISI is more than an academic community; it’s a nexus that connects NC State to North Carolina and the broader world. By hosting special events and putting “science on display” at Woodson Hall, we invite the public to partake in our mission, promoting science as a shared human endeavor and encouraging collective participation in the journey of discovery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Postdoctoral Teaching Scholar will play a key role in the development and delivery of integrative foundational undergraduate courses in biology, chemistry, physics, and related disciplines. Scholars will collaborate with faculty and students to design and implement research-informed instructional strategies that enhance undergraduate education, incorporate technologies from the modern workforce, and promote scientific communication.

Primary Responsibilities

Course Development & Teaching: Working alongside current faculty, design and teach integrative foundational science courses using active learning techniques and digital tools to engage students in real-world problem-solving. Scholars may also be asked to teach an existing course at the undergraduate or graduate level that is relevant to the course(s) they are developing.

Curriculum Innovation: Contribute to the implementation of research-based pedagogical approaches that foster critical thinking, collaboration, and communication to solve societal grand challenges using molecular sciences.

Assessment & Student Engagement: Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate student learning and improve instructional effectiveness and student success.

Professional Development: Participate in teaching workshops, mentoring programs, and research collaborations that support career growth..

Research & Mentorship: Engage in discipline-based education research (DBER) related to interdisciplinary undergraduate science education. Provide mentoring to undergraduate and graduate students engaged in curriculum development and educational research.

Other Work/Responsibilities

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement and Leave

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program

Enhance your career with LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with flexibility based on teaching assignments and obligations

Department Required Skills

Ph.D. in a STEM discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, a related field, or a Ph.D. in discipline-based education research) at the time of appointment.

Strong interest in undergraduate teaching and curriculum development, with a preferred interest in lab-based courses and CUREs (Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences).

Commitment to student-centered learning, interdisciplinary education, and innovative teaching methodologies.

Experience incorporating AI, machine learning, coding (Python, R, etc.), modeling software and other digital teaching technologies is of interest, but not required.

Demonstrated excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary academic environment.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

N/A

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience (anticipated hiring range $65,000-$70,000)

If you anticipate multiple hires from this search, please indicate how many

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 09/04/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/222585

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn of this opportunity?

NCSU Website

NCSU Executive Search Services

Monster.com

CareerBuilder.com

InsideHigherEd.com

Other Online Job Board

Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide

Job / Career Fair

The Chronicle of Higher Education

HERC

Professional Journal

Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)

Professional Organization

Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter

NCSU Employee Referral

Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)

Other

If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

(Open Ended Question)

* According to our university's regulations, a postdoctoral scholar needs to have successfully completed their terminal degree no more than 5 years from the start date of their appointment. Given this, please provide the date (MM/DD/YYYY) your terminal degree has been or will be confirmed.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Contact Information for References

Brief Statement of Teaching Philosophy and Research Interests

Resume/CV

Optional Documents

Science Education Center Leader, University of Copenhagen, Denmark

 https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/?show=164299

Center Leader (Full Professor or Associate Professor on the promotion programme) for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education

Center Leader (Full Professor or Associate Professor on the promotion programme) for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education
Department of Science Education  
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The new Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education (USE Center) at the Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen is seeking a visionary and experienced center leader from 1st January 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter. We are looking for candidates at either Full professor level or at the level of associate professor on the University’s professor promotion program. If you are in doubt about which level to apply for, we recommend applying to both levels.

About the Center
The USE Center is an ambitious research and development initiative within discipline-based education research (DBER) focusing on the university level based upon grant funding of DKK 125 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The grant runs for five years with the expectation of additional funding for three years of DKK 75 million. As such, it is one of the largest initiatives in university level DBER in the world.

Notice that in continental Europe, DBER is often called “didactics” (of the relevant discipline), but this term is still not widely used in English. Applicants are expected to acknowledge that DBER approaches vary considerably across disciplines and continents, and to be prepared to lead and interact with researchers who reflect that variation.

The USE Center is hosted at the University of Copenhagen (UCPH) with satellite partners at Aarhus University (AU) and the University of Southern Denmark (SDU). The center is established with an overarching vision of creating an international stronghold for university science education research and development. The mission of the center is to strengthen science education at Danish universities. It will accomplish this partly by enhancing the excellence and capacity of DBER in Denmark, and partly by building on research to enhance quality of curriculum and competences of teaching faculty and to develop the learning of students. For further information, see https://use.ku.dk.

The position as associate professor on the promotion programme or professor is a permanent position, whereas the function as Center leader is limited to the duration of the Center grant.

About the Department of Science Education
The Department of Science Education aims to open up science and mathematics for all through research that enhances education, communication, and public engagement. The Department brings together expertise from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to lead internationally in science and mathematics education, digital education, history and philosophy of science, and science communication.

The Department currently employs approx. 100 persons – 28 of which are permanently employed researchers – many of whom are international. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment and an attractive and friendly work environment. It is a hallmark of our research to unite strong fundamental and applied research with high impact in society.

A large part of the Department’s teaching activities concerns the mandatory university pedagogical training and competence development for teaching faculty at the Faculties of Science and Health.

Unlike many places in the world, the discipline-based education researchers at the Faculty of Science are not employed by the individual discipline departments. Instead, they enjoy the synergies of collaborating together within, and across, disciplines as members of the Department of Science Education – of course, in collaboration with the natural science discipline departments.

You may read the Department’s strategy towards 2030 and you can read more about the department in general here: https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/

About the Center leader candidate
The Department of Science Education invites applications from visionary and experienced candidates who can lead the development of research capacity within DBER across the participating universities, and lead research-driven changes in university science teaching practice and science programs.

The candidate should be an internationally esteemed discipline-based education researcher within one of the natural sciences (including mathematics and computer science). The candidate is expected to hold at least a master’s degree in a natural science discipline, and to have extensive research experience in DBER focused on the university level. The candidate should be interested in working with the challenges related to university science education research and science education development at university level, well beyond the candidate’s own discipline. Moreover, the candidate should have an involving approach to leadership and be able to demonstrate strong results in leadership at institutional or research programme levels.

Job description
The Center leader will have the overall academic, financial, and personnel responsibility for the Center. The Center leader will ensure the strategic development of the Center, create a strong Center profile both internally and externally, and set the overall common direction for an organisation consisting of geographically dispersed units. While some research initiatives will be described when the Center Leader starts the position, the Center Leader will be responsible for leading the identification of further relevant and impactful research and development initiatives in close collaboration with the participating universities. The Center Leader will serve as the primary liaison to key stakeholders such as the three international strategic partners (University of Stockholm, University of Colorado Boulder, Utrecht University), the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the international Advisory Board, and the Center’s Governance Board, ensuring activities remain aligned with the center’s overarching goals.

The Center Leader will lead the integration of research efforts across partner institutions, helping to build strong national and international collaborations and establish new research environments at the satellite universities. The Center Leader will foster the translation of discipline-based education research into science teaching practice, including the supervision of PhD students and postdocs. The role also involves promoting a collaborative, inclusive research culture for all Center members.

The Center leader is expected to represent the Center externally, and to develop and maintain good working relations with stakeholders – hereunder the relations with the other departments and programs at the three natural science faculties involved.

The Center leader is expected to engage as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI) in some of the USE research projects and as supervisor of some of the PhDs and postdocs.

The Center leader is expected to collaborate with the rest of the Department’s leadership and employees to secure that the USE Center becomes an integrated part of the Department’s research and teaching. The Center Leader is also expected to orient her- or himself towards the Department’s existing university pedagogical activities and university science education research and to those to USE Center.

Overall responsibilities associated with the role of Center leader include:

• Leadership, including guidance and supervision of scientific and support staff
• Education development and research-based teaching, including associated examination
• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• External collaborations with e.g., other Danish universities, international collaborators and relevant private and public foundations
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in the public debate
• Academic assessments

Teaching tasks will mainly focus on the Department’s “Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Programme” – the mandatory university pedagogy programme for assistant professors from the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences – as well as other competence-development tasks for university teachers. Some teaching for BSc or MSc students in the candidate’s own natural science discipline may be possible, based on agreements with other departments at the Faculty of Science.

In the lifetime of the USE Center, the Center leader is expected to divide her/his time approximately as follows:

• 30% research leadership tasks concerning the USE Center
• 50% research task as PI/Co-PI in projects and supervisor of PhDs and postdocs
• 20% teaching and other tasks

After the duration of the USE Center grant, the associate professor or professor will divide her/his time between research (50%) and teaching and other tasks (50%).

Qualifications of the candidate
The qualifications of the candidate can be either at associate professor level or at professor level. When considering applications for the position, emphasis will be on the candidate’s relevant leadership results and experiences, and on the ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within DBER. Furthermore, the candidate’s formal competences and experiences within research-based teaching, educational development, supervision, examination, and organization will be considered.

The candidate should have a profound overview of international university science education research and a deep understanding of university teaching – ideally from multiple international educational systems. Additionally, the candidate must have solid experience with research-based educational development in science programmes as well as strong diplomatic and collaborative skills and ambition to strengthen the quality of science teaching and learning and to elevate the prestige of teaching at universities.

Finally, it is desirable if the candidate has a keen interest in and flair for communication and outreach.

Overall criteria for the position
Six overall criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organizational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered in the overall assessment of candidates at each of the academic levels. Find information about each criterion here:

Criteria for associate professor level: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/dokumenter/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf
Criteria for professor level: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

Specific information about the promotion programme for associate professors
The University of Copenhagen offers particularly talented associate professors the possibility to enter into a promotion programme that can lead to employment as a professor.​ To be employed as an associate professor on the promotion programme, the candidate must both qualify to work as an associate professor now and demonstrate the potential to transition into a position as a professor at the end of the programme. Both will be assessed based on the university’s criteria for merit (See above).

An associate professor will usually be on the promotion programme for a minimum of 2 years and a maximum of 8 years. During the programme, there will be annual interviews with the head of department to assess whether the associate professor is ‘on track’. The programme ends with a final assessment before transitioning to a professorship.

Learn more about the UCPH promotion programme.

About living in Copenhagen
Copenhagen is a green, highly liveable city with abundant water, parks, and harbour clean enough to swim in. Residents enjoy extensive health benefits from Denmark’s public healthcare system, including free treatment from general practitioners, specialists, and hospitals. The city also offers high-quality childcare with a strong educational curriculum, supported by both municipal funding and parental contributions. Public schooling is free and tax-funded, with additional options in private and international schools.

The University of Copenhagen’s International staff mobility services help international hires settle in smoothly. They offer comprehensive support ranging from visa and work permit guidance to relocation assistance—including help with housing, cultural integration, language courses, and family support. This ensures that new staff can focus on their academic work while their transition to Denmark is made as seamless as possible.

Terms of employment
The position as associate professor or professor is a permanent position, whereas the function as Center leader is limited to the duration of the Center grant. Danish associate professors and professors are mostly permanently employed, though Denmark does not have a tenure system in the US sense or a “Beamte” system in the German sense.

If the Center leader is hired on the associate level, she/he will enter the promotion programme that can lead to employment as a professor.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Jan Alexis Nielsen, janielsen@ind.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the associate professor level or professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Applying for the associate professorship on the promotion programme please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Leadership vision statement (3 pages). Applicants are required to submit a vision statement outlining their strategic vision for the USE Center, including priorities, development directions, and how they will lead the Center to achieve its mission.
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers
• Promotion plan according to the university guidelines

Applying for the professorship please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Leadership vision statement (3 pages). Applicants are required to submit a vision statement outlining their strategic vision for the USE Center, including priorities, development directions, and how they will lead the Center to achieve its mission.
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is Sunday 10 August 2025 23.59 p.m. CET

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 21 November 2025
Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0005/25-2EA Associate professorship on the promotion program for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education
211-0319/25-2K Full Professorship for the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for University Science Education

THREE DBER Postdocs, Cornell NY

 Postdoc position https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29002

 

Applications are invited for three post-doctoral fellows at Cornell University to conduct Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER). The successful candidates will join a vibrant DBER community at Cornell University to conduct interdisciplinary and multi-institutional education research and develop as future leaders in STEM education.

Job description

The successful candidates will participate in the Cornell InterDisciplinary Education Research (CIDER) postdoc program. The CIDER postdocs will have at least two research mentors who span disciplines, allowing them to approach questions about student learning and experiences across disciplinary boundaries and use techniques and approaches from multiple fields. They also will have the opportunity to conduct their research in multiple contexts (e.g., community colleges, predominantly undergraduate institutions, and Ph.D. granting institutions), which will strengthen their findings and impact. The CIDER postdocs will also engage in a comprehensive professional development program that includes research mentoring and development, network building, leadership, teaching opportunities, and career planning. The successful candidates will also be integrated into the Cornell DBER community, which includes faculty, postdocs, and students across physics, biology, engineering, and other STEM fields, as well as the CIDER postdoc cohort.

Logistics

Employer: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
Start date: Summer 2024
Time commitment: Full-time
Length of appointment: Annual contracts with renewal for up to three years
Preferred qualifications include any of the following:

• Ph.D. in any area of science, engineering, or mathematics, including STEM education research.
• Ability and desire to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Project leadership, time management, communication, and writing skills.
• Exposure to research in STEM education is an asset, but not required.
• Enthusiasm to learn new methods, bodies of literature, etc.

To apply:

Submit:

 

1) A DBER interest statement (no more than two pages) that preference for the types of research projects/directions you would like to pursue in this role at Cornell (for examples, see cder.as.cornell.edu/CIDER) and your career aspirations.

2) A personal statement (no more than two pages) that includes (but is not limited to) relevant prior research, teaching experience, and/or interests in supporting equity, inclusion, belonging, or access in STEM education. 

3) A CV 

4) The names and email addresses of three professional references through the Academic Jobs Online portal. 

 

Priority review of applications will begin January 13th, 2024 and will continue until the positions are filled.

 

We will host an informational session on Wednesday, November 20th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET, and Wednesday, December 4th, from 2 to 3 p.m. ET. Please visit https://cder.as.cornell.edu/cider-postdoctoral-fellows for additional information and to register.

 

Please also contact Profs. Michelle Smith (Biology; mks274@cornell.edu), Alexandra Coso Strong (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Systems; acosostrong@cornell.edu), Allison Godwin (Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering; afg64@cornell.edu), Natasha Holmes (ngholmes@cornell.edu), or Alexandra Werth (Biomedical Engineering; amw438@cornell.edu) with any questions.

Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.

 

[Deadline extended till March 20] FOUR DBER/ STEM Education Postdocs, North Dakota State

 Do you want to change how we teach undergraduate STEM courses? Are you interested in developing skills in STEM education or discipline-based education research (DBER)? We are recruiting a cohort of four postdoctoral researchers to join us at North Dakota State University. Collaborations in Discipline-based Education Research (CiDER) is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare early career researchers by integrating you into our DBER community, providing mentoring in research and teaching, and helping you build a network of collaborators. Our research interests are interdisciplinary and collaborative, focused on melding diverse theories and methods to progress our understanding of learning further.

We welcome applications from recent graduates in all STEM fields, including those with no or limited experience in DBER.

Our postdoc positions are housed in Fargo, North Dakota (just a little North of Normal) and have a salary of $70,000 with benefits. Our two-year program begins July 15, 2024.

Applications are due March 11, and we anticipate finalizing our cohort in April.

For more information about our program and our people, please visit our developing website: https://www.ndsu.edu/dber/cider/

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Email Jenni Momsen (jennifer.momsen@ndsu.edu) or any of our program faculty.

THREE 2-Year Postdocs: Queering Science Education Postdoctoral Fellowship and Faculty Training Program, University of Utah

 Queering Science Education Postdoctoral Fellowship and Faculty Training Program

Apply Here: https://www.queeringstem.com/apply

Fellowship Start Date: August 1st 2024

Fellowship End Date: July 31st 2026

Total Compensation: $79,940 ($70,000 salary, $9,940 in retirement), healthcare and vacation annually

Travel Support: Three conferences paid for, two with research mentors and one of the fellow's choice

STEM education research on inclusive environments and interdisciplinary STEM research is growing. As the field continues to reflect dynamic communities and community research priorities, this novel post-doctoral program seeks to bring to the center critical frameworks. Through a thematic of “Queering STEM Education” we propose to bring together a cohort of STEM education and science studies scholars who take seriously critical frameworks of queer, decolonial, transnational, and / or intersectionality. To queer is to offer a critique, to contest the “naturalization of the categories of normal and deviant sexuality and binarized notions of sexed anatomy, gender identity, sexual desire, and sexual identity” (Thinking with Kristina Gupta and David Rubin 2021). To bring to the center analytics that are historically on the margins of STEM research, is, so to speak, a queering endeavor. Therefore, to queer STEM is truly an interdisciplinary and methodological complex undertaking. That is, to queer is to contend with the norms with how one does research, the modalities of research, the subjects in research, and the research questions asked that further how we come to know what counts as STEM. As conveyed by Jin a queer methodology “only works if we know where we stand, where we are trying to go, and whom we are trying to take with us” (Haritworn 2017). As fields of STEM seek to diversify, it is ever more pressing through a cohort model of scholars that we also to take seriously how research is done, and how a next generation of scholars are supported and trained to cross disciplines.

Who Should Apply: This program will support the training of three postdoctoral fellows. Ideal candidates include individuals who graduated in the past 4 years, and whose research includes:

• Discipline-based education researchers (DBER) interested in queering their methodologies or bringing into their research queer analytics.

• Science studies scholars who bring into their research queer methods or frameworks.

• Interdisciplinary scholars who bring to the center of their research STEM related fields.

  
  

Program overview

This two-year program will train fellows in formal queer frameworks in science education, with research rotations with critical studies and science education scholars, that will lead to the completion of a research project during the two-year fellowship.

 

Development and training. Postdoctoral fellows will work with the Co-PIs on their individual academic plan. The program will include a speaker series bringing in experts from across the country, a special journal edition on queering STEM, paid attendance at three conferences, and a final symposium. Fellows will participate in professional development curriculum to learn about applying to faculty jobs, professional networking, grant writing, time management and more. The goal is to prepare future faculty in queer methodologies to be more inclusive and expert scholars. Fellows will be in residence in Utah during the program and work in person. Opportunities to mentor undergraduate researchers and teach, available to postdoctoral fellows who individual academic plan reflects desires to teach and mentor as part of their development.

 

Research. Fellows will have the option to: (1) investigate a small piece of a Utah faculty member’s project while applying a queer lens or (2) bring their own project, with data already collected, to queer. Prospective fellow application materials should specify whether they want to work on a faculty member’s project or bring their own data from their dissertation work or beyond (Information on the potential faculty mentors and projects are below). Postdoctoral fellows will also experience mentoring opportunities from the project’s advisory board.

To be considered submit: a cover letter, curriculum vita, a writing sample, and two letters of recommendation. Applications cover letters should include a description of which mentor(s) and why this mentor, or a description of project/data to be analyzed during the fellowship. Submit materials here. Questions? Connect with Ramon.S.Barthelemy@Utah.Edu and a.fukushima@utah.edu

Associate Director for Educational Research, Virginia Tech College of Science

The College of Science at Virginia Tech (https://www.science.vt.edu) invites applications from visionary leaders for the position of Associate Director for Educational Research. The main purpose of this position, which is at the rank of tenured Associate Professor or tenured Professor, is to lead the College of Science's efforts to advance discipline-based education research and scholarship across the College. The position will involve mentoring and supporting College of Science faculty in conducting research and scholarship in undergraduate science and mathematics education.

The Associate Director for Educational Research is a new position and is part of a broader College of Science initiative for advancing undergraduate science education. Central to this initiative is the belief that education is a scientific endeavor that can be studied and improved through research. For educational research to be impactful in shaping undergraduate science and mathematics instruction, it must be informed by the disciplinary practices of the fields and be sensitive to contextual factors surrounding classroom instruction. Thus, the Associate Director for Educational Research position will be instrumental in fulfilling and advancing the College’s educational mission through its central role in supporting discipline-based education research and scholarship across the College of Science. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Estrella Johnson, Director of this initiative, as a leader in developing and accomplishing the initiative’s goals.

The Associate Director for Educational Research will establish and run educational research professional development opportunities for College of Science faculty, provide one-on-one mentoring and support for faculty research projects, maintain their own research program commensurate with tenure and rank, and teach (commensurate with administrative duties) in their discipline. The position is a joint partnership between the College of Science and the successful candidate’s disciplinary department or school, which will be their tenure home. The position is an academic year appointment with expectations for some summer work; it is based in Blacksburg, VA but will involve occasional travel.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Virginia Tech and the College of Science. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. The College of Science seeks candidates whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion in higher education. The educational initiatives, advances, and research supported by this position will need to attend to the needs, identities, and lived experiences of our students. Thus, the successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to broadening participation and advancing equity and inclusion.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, at mwawro@vt.edu.

Candidates should apply at http://jobs.vt.edu (Job #527612). The application package must include (i) a current curriculum vitae with publication list, (ii) a five-page narrative that addresses how the applicant meets the qualifications, including their research program, experience mentoring, teaching statement, and commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts; and (iii) contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted until after the initial review and only with the permission of the applicant. Review of applications will begin on January 5th, 2024, and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, complete application packages should be received by the review date. As part of the hiring process, the successful applicant will be required to have a criminal conviction check. The expected position starting date is August 10th, 2024.

 

Required Qualifications

·       A PhD in a science discipline, science or math education, or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate semester hours in their teaching discipline

·       Demonstrated commitment to, and experience with, mentoring others in carrying out discipline-based education research

·       A record in discipline-based education research commensurate with tenure

 

Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience in multi- or interdisciplinary research

·       A wide range of teaching or research experience

·       Experience with or commitment to diversity and inclusion efforts, both in their professional roles and in their research

 

Appointment Type

Regular

 

Review Date

Friday, January 5^th, 2024

 

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

 

About Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech College of Science is home to the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Economics, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and Statistics; the Academies of Integrated Science and Data Science; and the School of Neuroscience. The 8 departments, two academies, and one school are collectively home to 260 tenured/tenure-track faculty and an additional 135 non-tenure track instructional faculty. The College serves nearly 5,000 students in undergraduate majors and 668 students in graduate programs. The College also provides critical coursework to undergraduate students across the university, including nearly 10,000 College of Engineering students.

 

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

 

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Brandi Webb at bowens20@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.