Postdoctoral Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education) (COE)

The University of Arizona • Tucson, AZ

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Arizona is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Department of Educational Psychology’s Smith Endowed Chair in Prevention and Education Research Team. The team conducts action research and practice related to youth mental health in southern Arizona. The scholar will develop research approaches that engage youth, caregivers, communities, and educational staff around joy, identity, and mental health. They will also co-create research-informed, school-based mental health models for professional learning opportunities for in-service and preservice educators, fostering collaboration across school, community, and family contexts. This hybrid, full-time position is expected to end July 31, 2027. The role offers an opportunity to co-create meaningful work and grow as an independent scholar. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education, conferred upon hire.
• Experience working in P-12 schools.
• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge in school counseling, child and adolescent development, and education.
• Ability to learn skills outside one's current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic and communication skills, with a team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience as a school counselor.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling or school counseling.
• Research experience related to youth mental health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research on youth mental health in southern Arizona.
• Carry out research analysis using advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Document, process, and analyze research data.
• Disseminate research results through papers and presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty and graduate and undergraduate research assistants on the project.
• Teach EDP 594 – School Counseling Practicum in Spring 2027.
• Develop research approaches engaging youth, caregivers, communities, and educational staff around joy, identity, and mental health.
• Co-create research-informed school-based mental health models for educator professional learning and collaboration across school, community, and family contexts.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members.
• Access to University of Arizona recreation and cultural activities.
• Work-life programs.

What This Job Offers

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