Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering

Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Researcher position in the College of Engineering involves conducting applied research on engineering education at the undergraduate level. This includes teaching sophomore level engineering and computer science undergraduate and/or graduate courses to test new educational methodologies and education/learning management modalities. The role requires conducting innovative research in engineering education by integrating teaching and learning activities into experimental research on instructional methods. The researcher will provide instruction and advisement at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including courses, small group sessions, recitations, and study sessions, as a means of testing, refining, and evaluating new educational approaches. Additionally, the position involves designing and implementing innovative instructional strategies and interventions, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to measure their impact on student learning, and developing experimental approaches within emerging education and learning management modalities. Collaboration with faculty, students, and industry partners to identify challenges in engineering education and pursuing grant funding to support ongoing and new initiatives is also a key responsibility. Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education-related research and publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings are also part of the role.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in an Engineering Education or Engineering discipline.
• Demonstrated interest in engineering education research.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis methods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with curriculum development or instructional design.
• Ph.D in Engineering Education and 2-5 years of experience or more including graduate study.
• Background in a specific engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil).
• Experience with mixed-methods research approaches.
• Familiarity with current trends and issues in engineering education.
• Experience with teaching or teaching assistance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct applied research on engineering education at the undergraduate level.
• Teach sophomore level engineering and computer science undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Conduct innovative research by integrating teaching and learning activities into experimental research.
• Provide instruction and advisement at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Design and implement innovative instructional strategies and interventions.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure impact on student learning.
• Develop and apply experimental approaches within emerging education and learning management modalities.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to identify challenges in engineering education.
• Pursue grant funding to support ongoing and new initiatives.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education-related research.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement options.
• Various leave options.
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness benefits.
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree