Michigan State University, Plant Biology Department Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Biology Education Full-time position to begin September 2016 for one year, with possibility for renewal. The postdoctoral research fellow will work on an NSF-funded study investigating contextual factors that impact the teaching practice of early-career faculty at universities and colleges. The project is a collaboration between investigators at Michigan State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Qualifications: PhD in an area of biology or biology education and demonstrated interest in undergraduate biology teaching and research. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, knowledge and use of web-based technologies, a working knowledge of multivariate statistics and databases, and skills in managing and coordinating a study at a national scale. Responsibilities: The postdoc will be responsible for collecting and managing large datasets, including building and maintaining relational databases that include multiple kinds of data. During the project, the postdoc may pursue questions about the teaching and learning of biology using appropriate research designs and methods and will have an opportunity to teach an introductory biology course with the PI. In addition, the postdoc will have opportunities to collaborate with a diverse network of faculty, postdocs, and graduate students with expertise in many facets of biology education at MSU, UW-Madison, and nationally. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop substantive credentials in teaching and educational research that are fully integrated into their science expertise. To apply: Submit an application letter, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy, and complete contact information for three references to Dr. Diane Ebert-May ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Review of application materials will begin June 25 and continue until the position is filled.
Diane Ebert-May, PhD Professor Department of Plant Biology 612 Wilson Road, Rm 270 Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (o) 517-432-7171 (cell) 517-256-3536 [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
