Dear CER community --
I am circulating a posting for a postdoctoral research associate at the
University of Michigan. The position is located in the College of
Engineering and will focus largely on undergraduate engineering students,
but someone with DBER training outside of engineering may still be a good
fit. Thank you for considering and please let me know if you have any
questions.
Best --
Becky Matz
Research Scientist
Center for Academic Innovation
University of Michigan
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https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/203350/eer_postdoctoral_research_fe...
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should
be attached as the first page of your CV. The cover letter should address
your specific interest in the position, and outline skills and experience
that directly relate to this position. Please Note: This is a 1-year
position, with the potential of renewal for up to three years
Job Summary
The University of Michigan College of Engineering and Center for Academic
Innovation seek a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in
educational research and statistical analysis and an interest in leading
research on best practices to support equitable and inclusive teamwork and
collaboration in educational contexts. Within this domain, the postdoc will
be responsible for research on two funded projects related to teamwork in
engineering and will be able to identify and establish new research
projects to be pursued. The ideal candidate should have experience with
both quantitative and qualitative research, including some combination of
learning analytics, statistical analysis, qualitative analysis, and data
management expertise. The ideal candidate should also bring a flexible and
iterative approach to research, being able to determine and execute
appropriate methods for the questions at hand. A personal commitment to
creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive higher education system is
essential. The role can start as soon as Fall 2021 or as late as Fall 2022,
depending on the successful candidate's timeline. The postdoctoral research
fellow will work under the supervision of Dr. Robin Fowler and Dr. Becky
Matz.
Mission Statement
Michigan Engineering’s vision is to be the world’s preeminent college of
engineering serving the common good. This global outlook, leadership focus,
and service commitment permeate our culture. Our vision is supported by a
mission and values that, together, provide the framework for all that we
do. Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at:
strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.
The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The Michigan Engineering component of the
University’s comprehensive, five-year, DEI strategic plan—along with
updates on our programs and resources dedicated to ensuring a welcoming,
fair and inclusive environment—can be found at:
www.engin.umich.edu/...lege/about/diversity.
Responsibilities
Partner with faculty, staff, and student collaborators across U-M to
investigate students' experiences with teamwork across the university and
particularly in introductory engineering courses
Develop thoughtful research questions, leading research, synthesizing
insights, and providing recommendations based on those evaluations
Facilitate cross-partner communication
Required Qualifications
Ph.D. in Engineering Education, Education, Statistics, Information Science,
Engineering or a related field
Demonstrated ability to independently plan and conduct research projects
and write up results
Demonstrated ability to create clear and accessible data visualizations
from complex, large scale data sets
Recognition of complex challenges faced by different populations of
students and by field
Ability to decipher and organize large amounts of data
An analytical mindset with strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to translate complex problems clearly and in non-technical terms
Understanding of institutional data sets in higher education
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative environment
Ability to produce actionable insight for the Center and the University
broadly through research
Desired Qualifications
2+ years of working with educational data
Previous experience with survey research and handling missing data
Expertise in statistics and modern computational methods for analysis
(e.g., Python, R)
Experience with experimental methods
Experience with causal inference methods
Experience with academic research around educational innovation, including
journal and conference publications
Additional Information
Excellent benefits are available. For details, see
https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enro...
and the AHR PostDoc page at
https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/academic-human-resources/...
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates
upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party
administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be
performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may
be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting
period has ended.
Decision Making Process
Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and
continue until the position is filled.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer.
U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan
students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan
Medicine, by the start of the fall term on August 30, 2021. This includes
those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is
available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint
websites.
JOB OPENING ID
203350
WORKING TITLE
EER POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW
JOB TITLE
RESEARCH FELLOW
WORK LOCATION
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
FULL/PART-TIME
Full-Time
REGULAR/TEMPORARY
Regular
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP
College Engineering
DEPARTMENT
EER-Engineering Education Rese
POSTING BEGIN/END DATE
8/31/2021 – 10/01/2021
SALARY
$52,704.00 – $60,000.00
CAREER INTEREST
Research Fellows