Post-Doctoral Fellow

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number 998140 Functional Title Post-Doctoral Fellow Position Type Post-docs Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher research activity and community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and 3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 125 areas of study, as well as 74 master's and 32 doctoral programs, UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter, and ">Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The School of Education is committed to advancing access to life's opportunities by providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery, engaging communities, and promoting equity and diversity. Through the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Services (OAERS), we offer valuable research and evaluation support while also supporting a comprehensive internship matching program for our graduate students seeking practical experience in assessment, program evaluation, or research methodology.

Position Summary

The position provides research and evaluation technical support for the STEM Program Evaluation Lab (SPEL) in the Office of Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Services (OAERS).

The successful candidate will lead, or co-lead multiple evaluation and research projects focused on broadening participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), including: designing and developing evaluation plans, leading data collection, conducting analysis, reporting findings in memos, presentations, and full reports, attending site visits, and participating in weekly meetings with clients. The candidate will have opportunities to contribute to and lead publication and presentation efforts associated with the projects as well. The candidate will have grant-funded support to travel to at least one conference each year, such as the American Evaluation Association (AEA), Center for Culturally Responsive Evaluation and Assessment (CREA), or American Educational Research Association (AERA), with the expectation that they present a poster, panel, roundtable or paper at the conference.

This is a 100% grant-funded position for two years. The chosen candidate will work closely with faculty members in the Department of Information, Library, and Research Sciences (ILRS) who prioritize culturally responsive and collaborative evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications

* Ph.D. in appropriate field awarded no more than three (3) years from initial date of postdoctoral appointment.
* Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree prior to beginning the postdoctoral position.
* Relevant evaluation and/or research experience.
* We encourage applications from a range of social science disciplines, including evaluation, educational research, measurement, educational psychology, policy, or related fields.
* Prior work in evaluation and/or research projects.
* Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and communication tools.
* Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and communication skills.
* Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

* Record of research or professional publication and presentation, commensurate with experience.
* Experience with culturally responsive, social justice-oriented evaluation approaches.
* Experience with broadening participation in STEM education and STEM fields.
* Demonstrated success working in collaborative teams.
* Experience supervising and mentoring students.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $60,000 Org #-Department Dean's Office - ED - 12001 Job Open Date 02/01/2024 For Best Consideration Date 05/15/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Time Limited If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

8/31/25, with possibility of continuation

Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt

Key Responsibilities

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Percentage Of Time 50% Key Responsibility

Project Management

Essential Tasks

The candidate will lead, or co-lead multiple evaluation projects focused on broadening participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), including: designing and developing evaluation plans, leading data collection, conducting analysis, attending site visits, and participating in weekly meetings with clients and undergraduate and graduate assistants.

Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility

Lab Management

Essential Tasks

The candidate will provide oversight/supervision of undergraduate and/or graduate students, and/or provide training/guidance in various research methods.

Percentage Of Time 20% Key Responsibility

Reporting and Dissemination

Essential Tasks

The candidate will prepare and analyze research and evaluation data, review literature, and prepare memos, presentations, and full reports for clients. The candidate will participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or research conference presentations. May also assist in grant writing.

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Professional Development and Mentoring

Essential Tasks

The candidate will participate in professional development and mentoring opportunities to enrich their own growth and development as a researcher/evaluator.

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Other Duties

Essential Tasks

The candidate will perform other duties as assigned.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F Work Environment Inside - F

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter
* List of References
* Writing Sample(s)
* Research Statement

Optional Documents

* Scholarly Writing

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment at the University of North Carolina in Greensboro?

(Open Ended Question)