Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term

MSU Careers Details•East Lansing, MI
•Remote

About The Position

This Postdoctoral Scholar will work under the supervision of Dr. Noreen Naseem Rodríguez to advance the work of the Creating Transformative Possibility through Asian American Studies (CTP) research team in the final two years of the project. This position offers opportunities to collaborate with dynamic education scholars and contribute to innovative research on Asian American Studies and Ethnic Studies in K-12 schools. Successful candidates will support data collection and analysis, contribute to conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications, and organize team and research events. They will also work closely with faculty, educators, and graduate students as part of a collaborative research team, including established partnerships with researchers at institutions across the nation. This role provides opportunities for scholarly growth, professional development and collaboration, and active engagement in a vibrant research community centered on Asian American Studies in K-12 contexts.

Requirements

  • An earned doctorate in Education, Asian American Studies, or Ethnic Studies is required by the position start date.
  • Ability to work independently or as a member of a team
  • Experience working on large-scale research studies
  • Strong background in education research
  • Experience publishing peer-reviewed research
  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

  • Specialization in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Policy, Asian American Studies, and/or Ethnic Studies
  • Experience conducting qualitative classroom-based research
  • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed education journals
  • K-12 teaching experience in the United States (preferably in social studies, English/language arts, and/or ethnic studies)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Support data collection and analysis
  • Contribute to conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications
  • Organize team and research events
  • Work closely with faculty, educators, and graduate students as part of a collaborative research team

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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