CASTL Research Scientist

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$90,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) in the School of Education and Human Development is seeking applications for an experienced research scientist to work under the mentorship of Dr. Julie Cohen on several grant-funded research projects focused on teacher development. The research scientist will work with Dr. Cohen to lead research work across the lab, co-develop lab strategy, and coordinate systems for coordinating activities across various workstreams. The research scientist will also have opportunities to publish emerging findings from these research studies and receive targeted professional development geared towards the scientist’s career aspirations (e.g., teaching, research, university leadership experience).

Requirements

Doctoral degree or master's degree with significant experience.
3-5 years teaching in PK-12 settings.
Collecting quantitative and qualitative data.
Designing research studies focused on teachers.
Developing manuscripts for publications.
Designing memos or reports for funders or other educational stakeholders.
Coordinating activities and/or developing strategy for a lab, center, or other academic institute.

Nice To Haves

PhD in education, curriculum and instruction, or teacher education and/or Masters degree in education or a related field.

Responsibilities

Designing and validating measurement instruments and rubrics used to monitor teacher practice and program quality.
Coordinating data collection across multi-site, multi-institution partnerships, including state education agencies and university partners.
Bridging qualitative and quantitative measurement approaches to assess implementation and effects of teacher-facing tools.
Translating large-scale policy or initiative goals into research questions, measurement plans, and progress-monitoring systems usable by non-academic partners.
Preparing reporting and materials for academic funders, state agency, and cross-sector partners with different reporting expectations and audiences.
Supporting proposal development for renewed/follow-on funding in active multi-PI partnerships.
Developing grant proposals, manuscripts, and memos.
Serving as a coordinating point of contact across multiple PIs and institutions to align research design, timelines, and deliverables across sites.
Managing research activity within externally-governed initiatives where the research team is one partner among several.
Supporting continuity and knowledge transfer as projects move between grant cycles, PIs, or institutional homes.
Other duties may be assigned.