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    Kent State University Kent, OH, United States

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    Job Title:
    Postdoctoral Research Scholar


    Physical Location:
    Kent Campus - Kent, OH


    Salary:
    $50,000


    Basic Function:
    Applications are invited for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar working with Drs. Elena Novak and Lisa Borgerding for Kent State University's NSF-funded project entitled, Physical Science Robotics Interdisciplinary Design (PRIDe) in

    Computer Science Education:
    Broadening Participation in STEM through Cascading Peer-Mentorship.

    Additional Basic Function - if applicable:


    The four-year interdisciplinary project partners with Cleveland Metropolitan School District to conduct design-based research investigating how the PRIDe curriculum with and without cascading peer-mentorship impacts elementary, middle, and high school students' robotics and physical science learning and their attitudes toward computer science and science.

    The intervention includes physical science and robotics teacher professional development, the PRIDe curriculum including physical science and robotics design challenges, and a cascading peer-mentorship model including KSU computer science majors, high school computer science students, and middle and elementary science and computer science students.


    Examples of Duties:


    Primary responsibilities will include attending regular team meetings; assisting with the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the PRIDe curriculum in a large urban school district; preparing and delivering teacher professional development about the PRIDe curriculum; assisting with design-based research data collection and analysis; and developing and disseminating research findings through conference presentations, manuscripts, and technical reports.


    Additional Examples of Duties - if applicable:


    The candidate will become a researcher in the School of Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum Studies at Kent State University at the Kent, Ohio campus.

    The candidate will join a team including the project's four principal investigators, two project doctoral graduate assistants, several computer science undergraduate students, and teachers and students in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

    As part of their job duties, the candidate will participate in a variety of professional development activities including mentorship from the four project PI's on all project activities to include developing, conducting, presenting, and publishing research findings; preparing and delivering K-12 teacher professional development; working in partnership with a large urban school district for curriculum implementation and evaluation; and networking with other KSU and broader community researchers.

    In addition, the PIs will work collaboratively to help the postdoctoral researcher create their Individual Career Plan to establish relevant goals in their professional and academic development and monitor the progress made towards the goals annually.


    Minimum Qualifications:
    Ph.
    D. in science education, computer science education, educational technology, learning sciences, STEM education, or a closely related field, and


    • Strong research background in K-12 computer science and/or science/STEM education
    • Experience in teacher education/professional development and K-12 computer science and/or science/STEM education in the United States
    • Strong research skills, preferably qualitative skills
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills
    • Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet deadlines

    Preferred Qualifications - if applicable:

    Assessments:
    Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments


    Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:


    Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects.

    Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.


    Special Instructions Summary:


    Please apply at Please include a detailed letter of qualifications, curriculum vitae, and letters from at least three (3) references.

    For more information, contact Dr. Elena Novak at


    Additional Information:


    The position is 40 hours per week, 12 months, with a possible duration of 3 years, contingent upon successful performance in the first year.

    Application review will begin immediately, with a start date as early as June 1, 2024.

    Must pass a security check.


    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    For official job descriptions, visit

    Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017.

    Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State's campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international.

    For additional details, visit


    Disclaimer:


    The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position.

    Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.


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