Postdoctoral Research Associate I

3 weeks ago


Tucson, United States University of Arizona Full time

Duties & responsibilities:

* Facilitate the process of designing and deploying place-based and experiential learning curricula that combine Indigenous ways of knowing with physical sciences and engineering methodologies.
* Co-develop integrated, Indigenous, place-based FEWS curricula, mentoring, and practical experiences.
* Design and conduct research (qualitative and quantitative) regarding best methods for implementing Indigenous education with teachers and Native students and communities.
* Provide scholarly information regarding Indigenous teaching and learning practices.
* Support Alliance members and partners on designing and implementing curriculum with a focus on Indigenous education.
* Collect, analyze, and communicate data regarding the process of interweaving Indigenous contexts (i.e., perspectives, stories, values, languages, etc.) with STEM.
* Present findings in publications and at professional conferences.
* Contribute to the development and support of recommended changes in teaching practices, including providing constructive feedback on individual teaching efforts and contributing to the development of evaluation metrics.
* Collaborate with other Alliance members and partners to promote curriculum development in Indigenous education.
* Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and mentoring Indigenous students to pursue higher education and careers in FEWS with the goal of bringing their knowledge back to their communities.
* Draft an Individual Development Plan in collaboration with the PIs.
* Prepare proposals with the PIs, learning best practices for framing key research questions, defining objectives, describing the approach and rationale, and constructing a work plan, timeline, and budget.
* Participate in UArizona Postdoctoral Affairs for training on: how to apply for a faculty position, career paths outside of academia, tips for negotiating salary and start-up funds, and how to plan and independent research agenda.
* Attend regular training events in grantsmanship offered by the UArizona Research Development Office.
* Prepare manuscripts for scientific and educational journals.
* Conduct presentations at conferences. The postdoc will travel to at least one conference per year to present a poster or paper.
* Assist with supervising students, with guidance from the PIs. The supervision is expected to be a formative experience.
* Complete annual reports in the same format that the PIs prepare annually.
* Additional duties may be assigned.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

* Ability to work with Native American and Indigenous Communities.
* Understanding of tribal sovereignty, self-determination, and traditional ecological knowledge.
* Understanding of Native American histories, cultures, and sovereignty rights.
* Knowledge and understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed research methods.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage research projects.
* Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills for peer-reviewed publications and for interactions with other researchers and the public.
* Understanding of Native American histories, cultures, and sovereignty rights.
* Knowledge and understanding of quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed research methods.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively and manage research projects.
* Excellent written, communication, and interpersonal skills for peer-reviewed publications and for interactions with other researchers and the public.



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