Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

5d • $61,008 - $65,000

About The Position

The Post Doctoral Scholar will play a key role in advancing interdisciplinary research in STEM higher education to evaluate student learning outcomes and instructional practices. The position supports a collaborative research initiative led by faculty and staff from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University. The Post Doctoral Scholar will engage in a variety of research activities that advance the project’s goal of improving STEM instruction and outcomes for student populations.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in STEM Education, Chemistry Education, Higher Education, Leadership and Policy Studies, Learning Sciences, Evaluation and Measurement or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in educational and social science research methods, with a strong background in quantitative and/or qualitative analysis.
• Show evidence of experience in survey research, instrument development, and statistical data analysis.
• Show evidence of experience in focus groups, interviews, and other qualitative methodologies.
• Be skilled in literature review, research project management, and academic writing.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Exhibit research interest in areas such as STEM higher education, graduate student and faculty retention, mixed methods research, or intersectionality in postsecondary contexts.
• Demonstrated success in publishing peer-reviewed journal articles.
• Experience conducting and analyzing interviews and organizing quantitative and/or qualitative data.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees