Postdoctoral Researcher in Education

2 months ago


Richmond, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced postdoctoral fellow to join our team at the da Vinci Center for Innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University. As a postdoctoral fellow, you will play a key role in supporting campus and community-based educational innovation efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to innovative projects with the VCU School of Education, Richmond Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools, and educational technology companies.
  • Work with da Vinci Center faculty, staff, students, and community leaders to develop and implement innovative educational programs and initiatives.
  • Support the development and delivery of innovation-based curriculum for primary and secondary learners.
  • Provide professional development workshops for educators and engage with industry partners to support community-based innovation in education.
  • Participate in the development and implementation of several projects, project coordination, recruitment, data collection and analysis, scholarship, and grant writing.
Requirements
  • Ph.D. in education, organizational development, counseling, or a related field.
  • Familiarity with K-12 and higher education settings and systems.
  • Experience mentoring and supporting diverse learners.
  • Experience with curriculum development and teaching at the primary, secondary, or postsecondary level.
  • Excellent oral communication and community engagement skills.
  • Ability to build strong relationships in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • Experience working in and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading and working with cross-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience leading innovation projects in a K-12 or higher education setting.
  • Experience with STEM education research.
  • Teaching at the undergraduate and graduate level.
  • Demonstrated record of conducting empirical research and working in a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment.
  • Experience teaching or implementing design thinking.
  • Excellent writing skills as evidenced by publications or grant-writing experience.
  • Excellent mixed methods and/or quantitative methods skills.
About the da Vinci Center

The da Vinci Center for Innovation at Virginia Commonwealth University is a premier, urban, public research university home to multiple nationally ranked programs. We are committed to the growth and professional development of our team members and provide opportunities to foster a culture of learning and career development.

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.



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