Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Teaching, Learning And Culture (Tlac)

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work under the supervision of Dr. Rebecca Sansom to advance research in science education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful research projects, collaborate with a dynamic team of scholars, and help shape the future of science education. The successful candidate will contribute to research papers, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. In addition, they will work closely with faculty, researchers, and graduate students as part of a collaborative research team, including established partnerships with researchers at institutions across multiple states. This role provides opportunities for scholarly growth, professional development, and active engagement in a vibrant research community.

What You Need to Know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Other Requirements and Factors:

• This is a fully remote position that is funded for sixteen months.
• May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.
• May travel as required.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• PhD in a related field.
• No required experience.

A Well-Qualified Candidate Will Also Possess:

• Familiarity with principles of 3D Science.
• Experience as a secondary science teacher.
• Experience with qualitative educational research.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.

Opportunities to Contribute

Research

• Uses existing data from interviews, classroom observations, lesson plans, and working group meetings to answer novel research questions about 3D Science implementation in secondary science classrooms.
• Manages qualitative research projects with attention to trustworthiness, audit trails and recordkeeping, and collaborative processes with all members of the project team.
• Designs and carries out research studies, in collaboration with supervisor, to explore additional elements of 3D Science implementation.
• Analyzes research data and summarizes results in written reports for publication.
• Contributes to the forward progress of the research program by managing other tasks as needed.

Mentoring

• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

Presentations

• Prepares presentation materials on research topic that may be presented to small and/or large groups.
• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors as needed.

Who We Are

Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC), one of four departments in the College of Education and Human Development, encompasses students, faculty, and staff whose efforts and interests center on the many different aspects of academics, teaching and classroom education. TLAC’s mission is to create experiences that advance teaching, research, and service through the application of knowledge in the preparation and development of quality educators, placing high value on collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, democratic governance, and global leadership. To learn more, please visit https://tlac.tamu.edu/

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.