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    Postdoctoral Research Associate I - Tucson, United States - University of Arizona

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    Duties & responsibilities:

    • Facilitate the process of designing and deploying place-based and experiential learning curricula that combine Indigenous ways of knowing with physical sciences and engineering methodologies.
    • Co-develop integrated, Indigenous, place-based FEWS curricula, mentoring, and practical experiences.
    • Design and conduct research (qualitative and quantitative) regarding best methods for implementing Indigenous education with teachers and Native students and communities.
    • Provide scholarly information regarding Indigenous teaching and learning practices.
    • Support Alliance members and partners on designing and implementing curriculum with a focus on Indigenous education.
    • Collect, analyze, and communicate data regarding the process of interweaving Indigenous contexts (i.e., perspectives, stories, values, languages, etc.) with STEM.
    • Present findings in publications and at professional conferences.
    • Contribute to the development and support of recommended changes in teaching practices, including providing constructive feedback on individual teaching efforts and contributing to the development of evaluation metrics.
    • Collaborate with other Alliance members and partners to promote curriculum development in Indigenous education.
    • Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and mentoring Indigenous students to pursue higher education and careers in FEWS with the goal of bringing their knowledge back to their communities.
    • Draft an Individual Development Plan in collaboration with the PIs.
    • Prepare proposals with the PIs, learning best practices for framing key research questions, defining objectives, describing the approach and rationale, and constructing a work plan, timeline, and budget.
    • Participate in UArizona Postdoctoral Affairs for training on: how to apply for a faculty position, career paths outside of academia, tips for negotiating salary and start-up funds, and how to plan and independent research agenda.
    • Attend regular training events in grantsmanship offered by the UArizona Research Development Office.
    • Prepare manuscripts for scientific and educational journals.
    • Conduct presentations at conferences. The postdoc will travel to at least one conference per year to present a poster or paper.
    • Assist with supervising students, with guidance from the PIs. The supervision is expected to be a formative experience.
    • Complete annual reports in the same format that the PIs prepare annually.
    • Additional duties may be assigned.

    Knowledge, skills & abilities:

    • Ability to work with Native American and Indigenous Communities.
    • Understanding of tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and traditional ecological knowledge.
    • Understanding of Native American histories, cultures, and sovereignty rights.
    • Knowledge and understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed research methods.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage research projects.
    • Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills for peer-reviewed publications and for interactions with other researchers and the public.
    • Understanding of Native American histories, cultures, and sovereignty rights.
    • Knowledge and understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed research methods.
    • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage research projects.
    • Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills for peer-reviewed publications and for interactions with other researchers and the public.


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