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| Operating Title | Postdoctoral Research Associate–Biology Education Research Lab |
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| Long Classification Title | |
| Campus Location | Durham |
| Department | UNH COLSA Biological Sciences |
| Summary of Position |
The Biology Education Research Lab (BERG), led by Dr. Melissa Aikens, seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate. We seek candidates with experience in education research, particularly in the context of survey implementation and data analysis. This position will provide support on a project investigating the resources that undergraduates use in their biology courses. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating and deploying surveys in undergraduate classes across institutions, analyzing data, and presenting findings through presentations and written manuscripts. We seek applicants with lived experiences and/or professional service informed by worldviews and/or perspectives about minority group status including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, and disability and who are committed to work in and foster a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment at UNH. |
| Additional Job Information | |
| Posting Number | PF0818FY24 |
| Acceptable Minimum Qualifications |
* Ph.D. in biology, ecology, science education, or a closely related discipline. * Strong computer skills and experience in independently learning new software programs. * Experience in conducting biology education research projects |
| Additional Preferred Qualifications |
* Experience in survey data collection techniques. * Experience in data visualization in the R programming language. * Experience in mentoring students with research. |
| Salary Information |
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off. |
| Quick Link to Posting | |
| Percent Time Information (FTE) | 1.0 |
| Faculty Information | Other (e.g., fiscal/academic yr) |
| If Renewable or Number of years, please specify | 1 |
| Type of Position | Post Doctorate |
Posting Details
| Posting Date | 11/22/2023 |
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| Open Until Filled | No |
| Closing Date | 12/02/2023 |
| Interested Internal Candidates Exist? | No |
| Appointment Type | Post Doc |
| If TERM position with benefits, indicate projected end date | 08/01/2025 |
| Departmental Information | |
| This position is responsible for the supervision of | Does not supervise |
| Special Requirements | A background check will be required as a condition of employment. |
| EEO Statement |
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Institution Information |
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire, and the region can be found here: |
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