The Vance-Chalcraft lab (vancechalcraftlab.com) of biology education research at East Carolina University (ECU) seeks a postdoctoral scholar for a 1-year appointment with the possibility of extension. The position is full-time with a flexible start date as early as June 2020. The scholar would help lead an NSF-funded project, PRIMER: Pre-transfer interventions, mentoring, and experience with research, on interventions to improve community college transfer student success as well as conduct independent research on elements of biology education.
What is PRIMER?
The overall goal of PRIMER is to identify interventions that promote transfer student success in Biology, resulting in higher academic achievement, increased retention and persistence in STEM fields, and a greater sense of community by transfer students. The PRIMER program includes coordination with various groups at ECU as well as with local community colleges.
Postdoc responsibilities: This individual will complete the following related to PRIMER: 1) work with local community college faculty and students to participate in PRIMER activities, 2) help recruit transfer students into PRIMER, 3), spearhead assessment efforts of PRIMER, 4) facilitate meetings with PRIMER faculty and students, 5) take a primary role in data analysis, and 6) disseminate results in the form of peer-reviewed publications.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, STEM education, or related discipline, along with strong written and oral communication skills.
Preferred qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with (a) demonstrated interest in discipline-based education research; (b) a record of publication; (c) experience with statistical approaches; and (d) a background in life sciences.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, cv, and the names and contact information of three references to the online ECU employment site ( https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36016). We will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. Contact me (vancechalcrafth@ecu.edu) with questions. The full job ad is below.
Posting information:
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Number: PDS-BIOL-05-20
Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
Department: AAH Biology
Department Homepage: http://www.ecu.edu/biology
Advertising Department: BIOLOGY, DEPT OF
Division: Academic Affairs
Classification Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Working Title: Postdoctoral Scholar
Number of Vacancies: 1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.000
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Position Location (City): Greenville
Job Category: Postdoctoral Scholars
Organizational Unit Overview:
East Carolina University (www.ecu.edu), a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, is classified as a Doctoral/Research-Intensive University and enrolls around 29,000 students, with over 5,500 pursuing graduate and professional degrees. ECU is located in Greenville, NC (pop. 90,000), which lies ~80 miles east of Raleigh and a short distance to the Atlantic coast.
The Department of Biology (www.ecu.edu/biology) is a comprehensive department that emphasizes an integrative approach to the study of life sciences. We offer undergraduate majors in Biology and Biochemistry and graduate opportunities at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels.
Job Duties:
Minimum Education/Experience:
English Proficiency
Excellent written and oral communication skills
PhD in a STEM discipline, STEM Education, or related discipline
License or Certification required by statute or regulation:
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Demonstrated interest in discipline-based education research. Background in the life sciences. Record of productivity. Experience with statistical approaches.
Job Open Date: 05/01/2020
Open Until Filled: Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/36016
Alternate option:
AA/EOE:
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at (252) 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information:
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Thank you,
ECU HR Employment
employment@ecu.edu
(252) 328-9847
