Stem Education Research
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University.
The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of extension for a second year based on performance and the availability of funding. The beginning salary will be $56,484.00.
Duties and responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work on STEM research projects including, but not limited to, a project addressing undergraduate chemistry students’ epistemic ideas related to bonding models in predicting chemical phenomena. The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Design assessments, including interview protocols
- Collect and analyze survey, semi-structured interview and quantitative data as needed
- Analyze qualitative data using qualitative software packages
- Describe, in writing, themes emerging from analyses
Education Requirement:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemical education, science education, or a closely related field.
Required qualifications
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong chemistry content knowledge
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Strong teaching and mentoring skills
- Experience in qualitative data collection and data analysis using software packages
Desirable qualifications:
- Strong record of publication and scholarly writing
- Curricular development experience
Please submit a CV, cover letter, writing sample, and list of three references who may be contacted at the following website:
https://careers.msu.edu/en-us/job/511037/research-associatefixed-term
Make sure to indicate your interest in working with the Becker Research Group in your application and cover letter.
Review of applications will begin on Jan 1, 2024 and the position will remain open until filled. Start date is negotiable, but Spring 2024 or Summer 2024 would be preferred. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Prof. Nicole Becker, nbecker@msu.edu.