University of Virginia-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Charlottesville, VA
Educational Services

The University of Virginia's School of Education and Human Development and Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate. The appointment is for one year to serve on a National Science Foundation-funded project. The postdoctoral scholar will have the chance to cultivate their own interests in educational technology and science, mathematics, engineering, technology, and computer science education. The post doc will work closely with the Global Center for Equitable Computer Science Education, receiving mentorship in research in preparation for a future academic career. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to participate in activities within the UVA community and beyond (e.g., national conferences, other dissemination avenues) to benefit to their professional growth.

  • Development of an educational robot for elementary and middle school settings
  • Implementing professional development and co-design opportunities with teachers
  • Conducting design-based research
  • Performing classroom studies of students engaging with educational robots
  • Analyzing and disseminating project findings
  • Doctoral degree
  • Ph.D. in Education, STEM Education or related fields
  • Well-versed in Python and CAD platforms such as Onshape
  • Strong potential for and interest in developing educational technologies, specifically educational robotics
  • Commitment to fostering inclusion in pedagogy and research
  • Prior experience working with teachers
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