CASTL Post Doctoral Research Associate

University of Virginia

7d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) is seeking applications for a qualified postdoctoral research associate to work under the mentorship of Dr. Julie Cohen on several grant-funded research projects focused on teacher professional learning in literacy.
The postdoctoral research associate will be involved in designing online materials for teachers, collecting qualitative and quantitative data, and analyzing those data. The postdoctoral research associate will also have opportunities to publish emerging findings from these research studies. In addition, within this role, the Associate will receive (a) mentored professional development on manuscript preparation and grant development; (b) immersion in large-scale research; (c) research training; and (d) tailored professional development geared towards the Associate’s career aspirations (e.g., teaching, university leadership experience). University teaching opportunities may be available, if desired.
Founded in 2006, the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) is an interdisciplinary research center that aims to advance the quality of teaching and learning, from infancy to higher education. Our research initiatives span the globe and our faculty are leading the way to promote meaningful changes in education. We believe effective teaching and learning are the foundation for opportunity, success and well-being. Our mission is to advance the quality and impact of teaching through scientific study in educational settings from infancy to higher education.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree

Nice To Haves

• PhD in literacy education, reading, teacher education, learning sciences, or instructional technology, and/or a Masters degree in teaching and/or a reading specialist degree and/or masters degree in reading education
• 3-5 years teaching PK-5 reading/literacy
• Designing professional development experiences and/or coaching for teachers
• Collecting quantitative and qualitative data
• Conducting mixed-methods research and/or coordinating qualitative and quantitative research findings
• Designing research studies focused on high-quality instructional materials in literacy
• Elementary teaching license/certificate

Responsibilities

• Partnership building and data collection
• Developing online resources to support teacher development
• Coordinating with research partners to ensure consistent data collection
• Data analysis
• Coding interviews and other qualitative data sources
• Organization of qualitative data, including writing analytic memos
• Facilitating links between qualitative data and quantitative data, in coordination with quantitative research team
• Gathering information to track research progress
• Communications and manuscript development
• Generating reports for funders and research partners
• Developing manuscripts
• Interfacing with other research team members and study participants
• Conducting and writing literatures

Benefits

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position.
• Learn more about UVA benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree