DBER Postdoctoral Research at Auburn University

Dear Chemistry Education Community,

Please send around the following ad for a postdoctoral researcher in my DBER group at Auburn University: Postdoctoral Position in DBER at Auburn University Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research assistant position in Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER) under the direction of Dr. Jordan Harshman (http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/faculty/chemistry/harshman/index.htm). The successful candidate will conduct work primarily on a project that investigates the knowledge and skills that graduate students in the chemical sciences will need for their careers and obtain throughout their studies. Independent project ideas are also welcomed. Duties will include collecting, managing, and analyzing interviews and surveys. Quantitative data analysis will likely involve coding in the R language.

The successful candidate will have earned a Ph.D. in Chemical Education Research or a Ph.D. in another DBER discipline; candidates with a Ph.D in a traditional area of chemistry will also be considered. Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of disseminating research through publications and presentations. Preference will be given to candidates with strong backgrounds in quantitative (statistical) training. The successful candidate will also demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment.

Applicants interested in this position should submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references online at: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/2149. The review date for applications will be December 1, 2017; earlier applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The successful candidate may start at any time from January 1, 2018 to September 1, 2018. If you have any questions concerning the position please contact jharshman@auburn.edu.

Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer

Jordan Harshman
Assistant Professor,
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Auburn University
268 Chemistry Building