Important Info
The Graduate School of Education at Stanford University seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar to perform independent research in Chemistry Education. The successful candidate will work under the direction of and be mentored by Dr. Shima Salehi. Dr. Salehi is looking to mentor a post-doctoral scholar who has experience in conducting research to reform undergraduate general chemistry I and II courses into equitable active learning environments. The position entails both facilitating the courses as well as collecting and analyzing data from the courses. Funding for the project is set for up to 3 years but will be renewed yearly based on performance.
The post-doctoral scholar is expected to spend:
- 40% conducting research (qualitative and mixed-methods approaches) including: co-directing research, collecting data, co-analyzing data, co-evaluating data and co-planning meetings.
- 40% preparing writings (peer-reviewed journals, science communications, conference materials) including: co-writing abstracts, co-writing manuscripts, co-writing grants, co-preparing workshops and preparing presentations/posters.
- 20% mentoring students (group meeting, department meetings, and feedback) both collaboratively (co) and independently. Including: co-facilitating group meeting, giving feedback, providing advice, sharing literature and co-teaching research skills.
- Doctoral degree in chemistry education, higher education, learning sciences, STEM education, or related field with a focus in chemistry.
Desired:
- Preferably has demonstrated experience with doing research with historically marginalized students, using Critical frameworks, facilitating inclusive active learning environments, and building relationships with campus programs like teaching & learning centers.
- Curriculum development, survey/instrument development, ethnography, video analysis, focus/individual interviews. Strong software skills in Microsoft suite, Google suite, NVivo, and/or R.
Please submit these documents with the application:
- Cover Letter describing your interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae
- Writing sample of published or unpublished work. Examples of writing samples include:
- conference paper
- manuscript summary
- science communication
- literature review
- Three reference contacts (name and email. No letters are required.