Post Doctoral Fellow
About The Position
The Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow to begin in June 2026. This is a full-time position with specialization in Biology Education Research. Applicants must have a PhD in biology education research, STEM education research, discipline-based education research (DBER), or a closely related field with an emphasis on mixed methods research by date of appointment. For best consideration, all application materials must be received by March 13, 2026. The responsibilities of this position will be to lead data collection and analysis efforts on grant-funded program-related research projects. Candidate will engage in scholarship activities (publishing and presenting at conferences) and mentor undergraduate students in education research. It will include working collaboratively across NSF grant PIs and leadership and assisting with NSF grant program logistics. The position will also assist with development, implementation, and assessment of development of nationwide program that aims to improve graduate teaching assistant teaching professional development
Requirements
- Doctoral degree in biology education research, STEM education research, discipline-based education research (DBER), or a closely related field with an emphasis on mixed methods research by date of application
- Teaching experience at the college or university level
- A broad understanding of the literature on evidence-based teaching practices and STEM education
Nice To Haves
- Mixed-methods education research experience (strong qualitative and quantitative experimental design, data collection and analysis skills)
- Experience using statistical software (e.g., R /R Studio or similar)
- Experience with qualitative data analysis software (e.g., Maxqda)
- Experience leading manuscript preparation (writing, and peer review processes)
- Supervision and mentorship of undergraduate researchers
- Familiarity with the literature on change theory and graduate student teaching and learning
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Lead data collection and analysis efforts on grant-funded program-related research projects.
- Engage in scholarship activities (publishing and presenting at conferences)
- Mentor undergraduate students in education research.
- Work collaboratively across NSF grant PIs and leadership and assisting with NSF grant program logistics.
- Assist with development, implementation, and assessment of development of nationwide program that aims to improve graduate teaching assistant teaching professional development
Benefits
- Postdoctoral Fellows may be eligible to receive certain UNM benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
