Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Oregon • Eugene, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time, 12-month Postdoctoral Scholar position supports the quantitative research component of “ExpandDL: Extending Dual Language Programs to Overcome Inequities; Developing a Roadmap for California High Schools,” an interdisciplinary, multi-institutional five-year project. The project examines the implementation and effects of existing high school bilingual programs and supports the collaborative development of new programs, leadership, and policy. The Scholar will join the University of Oregon research team under the direction of co-principal investigator Dr. Ilana Umansky.

The Scholar will collaborate with Dr. Umansky on quantitative research, including work with school districts and large-scale, student-level longitudinal data, and descriptive and quasi-experimental analyses. A smaller portion of the role involves collaborating with Dr. Umansky, PI Dr. Leslie Banes of Cal State Sacramento, and other research team members on qualitative evaluation activities.

Dr. Umansky will provide structured mentorship through regular individual meetings and ongoing guidance on research design and quantitative analysis. Mentorship will also support scholarly writing, publication, research presentations, external funding development, career planning, and development of subject-matter expertise in multilingual student education and related federal, state, and district policy. As part of this mentored scholarly development, the Scholar is expected to lead the development, analysis, and writing of at least one independent or co-authored peer-reviewed publication arising from or related to the project.

The position is based in Eugene, Oregon, with the option of a hybrid work schedule. It is a one-year appointment with possible renewal for a second year. All employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in quantitative research methods, education, education policy, or a related field by the start of the position.
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Documented experience publishing research.
• Advanced training or experience in quantitative research methods, including descriptive and quasi-experimental methods.
• Experience working with large-scale longitudinal datasets.
• Strong academic and scientific writing skills and effective communication skills.
• Advanced skills in quantitative data management.
• Substantive knowledge about education for multilingual students, immigrant students, or other historically disadvantaged student groups.
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with schools, community organizations, and/or education agencies.
• Interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and collaboration; ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team; ability to coordinate multiple projects and staff; proactivity, efficiency, attention to detail, receptiveness to feedback, and responsible communication.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish proficiency.
• Experience working in research-practice partnerships with school districts or other education agencies.
• Experience working with state or district administrative longitudinal data.
• Qualitative data collection and analysis training and/or experience.
• Familiarity with IRB protocol preparation.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating in research workgroups.
• Demonstrated experience delivering professional workshops and conference presentations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative research for the ExpandDL project in collaboration with Dr. Ilana Umansky.
• Work with school districts and large-scale, student-level longitudinal data.
• Conduct descriptive and quasi-experimental analyses.
• Collaborate with the project team on qualitative evaluation activities.
• Lead the development, analysis, and writing of at least one independent or co-authored peer-reviewed publication arising from or related to the project.
• Participate in mentored scholarly development, including research design and analysis guidance, scholarly writing, research presentations, external funding development, and career planning.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

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