Postdoctoral Associate
Job Description:The University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning’s mission is to improve the quality of teaching, learning, and childcare. We research, develop, and scale equitable educational innovations for adults and children that put all learners on trajectories for lifelong success. Specifically, the Center targets kindergarten readiness, 3rd grade reading proficiency, and algebra proficiency as critical milestones in children's educational trajectory that are predictive of success in school and life. The Center works at the nexus of research, practice, and policy to develop sustainable systems that leverage educational technologies and improve the implementation of research-based practices. Housed in one of the nation's elite public research universities, the Center operates as a dynamic, entrepreneurial workplace focused on executing UF's service mission to strengthen the human condition and improve the quality of life. The Lastinger Center is committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining top talent by valuing diversity of thought, skill, and experience. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe in fostering environments where team members feel included, valued for their differences, and empowered to do their best work.
As a Center entirely funded through contracts and grants, the Lastinger Center is dependent upon its ability to deliver and communicate the impacts of highly effective professional learning programs. We are looking for a qualified Postdoctoral Researcher with experience in the areas of mathematics education and qualitative research methodologies.
Research: Supports PI sponsored research project(s). Develops and analyzes research activities and makes changes in methods and procedures as necessary. Abstracts, collects, and/or synthesizes data from research and evaluation participants and enters information into the designated forms/database to comply with study protocols. Participates in internal/external research related conferences and investigator meetings to build and maintain relationships. Assists in the recruitment and relationship building of participants, arranges study visits or activities, and provides instructions to meet the goals of the study or evaluation. May coordinate multi-project studies. Subject-Matter Expertise: Supports development of reports and dissemination of findings related to the Center’s work in mathematics. Conducts literature reviews to inform research and development of the mathematics product line. Provides feedback on content and products and their implementation from a data or research standpoint as needed. Collaboration: Collaborates with research staff, students, OPS, or other research teams and/or other coordinators. Collaborates with Math Team associates and other Lastinger Center associates as needed, such as content developers/writers, program managers, product managers, learning experiences team members, designers, data scientists and analysts. Works with external partners on research activities. Other duties as assigned HYBRID WORK POLICY Lastinger Center for Learning supports and promotes a healthy work-life balance. To achieve this, the Lastinger Center offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule that aligns with the university’s Flexibility in the Workplace Policy. Allowing employees to stagger arrival and departure times as necessary and to vary the number of workdays in the office so long as an employee’s FTE commitment is fulfilled within the university workweek. This policy also allows for occasional, incidental remote work based on individual circumstances. Expected Salary:$65,000 - $75,000, commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements: Earned doctorate in Mathematics Education or related field at the time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with qualitative research methods. Comfort with new and emerging technologies. Experience with online or in-person teaching mathematics and/or education. K-12 classroom teaching experience in the United States. Experience conducting classroom observations. A strong commitment for and deep knowledge of research-based and standards-based strategies for K12 Mathematics curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. Commitment to the creation of original, student-centered content for the benefit of educators and students. Experience publishing in peer-reviewed research journals in mathematics education. Experience with quantitative research methods. PREFERRED ATTITUDES OF APPROACHES TO WORK Centers educators’ and students’ needs. Openness to learning and feedback. Comfort and an ability to adapt to ambiguous situations, including those on short notice Collaborates productively. Initiative and risk-taking for improvement. Special Instructions to Applicants:In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
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