Postdoctoral Associate, Engineering Education

University At Buffalo

Description

Posting Details Fiscal Year 2021-2022

Position Title Postdoctoral Associate, Engineering Education Classification Title Postdoctoral Associate Department Engineering Education Posting Number P220058 Posting Link https: // www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/33274 Employer State Position Type Professional Appointment Term Term Salary Grade SL1

Position Summary

The Department of Engineering Education (DEE), in the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences invites candidates to apply for the position of Postdoctoral Associate. The succeful candidate will work as a postdoctoral scholar under the supervision of Dr. Matilde Sánchez-Peña, at the Diversity Assessment Research in Engineering to Catalyze the Advancement of Respect and Equity (DAREtoCARE) Lab. The projects of the DAREtoCARE lab include: (1) cultures of health in higher education and their influence in student success, (2) institutional diversity and its assessment and scrutiny at different levels, and (3) Data Science Education in engineering, their relevant teaching strategies, and the exploration of the role of data science in students' development of social responsibility.

The successful candidate will support ongoing research endeavors in the described areas through:

Development of data collection instruments.

Creation and submission of research protocols for ethics review.

Execution and/or supervision of data collection, quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis and scholar writing.

Mentoring of graduate and undergraduate research assistants in the DAREtoCARE Lab.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About UB

The University at Buffalo is SUNY's most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowledge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

The University at Buffalo (UB), a member of the prestigious American Association of Universities, is the largest and most comprehensive university in The State University of New York (SUNY) system, with about 20,000 undergraduates and 10,000 graduate students and 1600 fulltime faculty. The School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has 6,000 students enrolled across 9 academic departments. Buffalo is a city with a rapidly growing economy, eclectic neighborhoods, world-class art galleries and museums, a vibrant theater and music community, the Lake Erie waterfront, a city-wide system of parks designed by renowned landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, and major and minor league sports teams. The awe-inspiring Niagara Falls is just 20 minutes away. The department is located on the UB North Campus in suburban Amherst, an area that combines outstanding public schools and services with a surprisingly low cost-of-living.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering Education or related field

Passion for equity-oriented research topics in engineering education.

Experience with quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and experience with scholarly writing (papers, proposals, etc).

Excellent writing skills, ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Attitude for continuous improvement, proactive.

Preferred Qualifications

Ph.D. in Engineering Education.

Experience designing and executing research projects independently beyond dissertation work.

Experience with analysis of intuitional data and/or evaluation of classroom innovations.

Other desirable abilities include experience with the analysis of institutional data, and the evaluation of classroom innovations.

Physical Demands Salary Range $50,000 Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

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Is a background check required for this posting? No Background Check Notification

Contact's Name Jennifer Giegel

Contact's Title Director of Administration Contact's Email jlgiegel@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716-645-3394

Posted 02/21/2022

Deadline for Internal Applicants 03/07/2023 Deadline for External Applicants 03/23/2023 Date to be filled

Number of References Required 3

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Documents Needed To Apply

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Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Research Statement

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