Research Associate - Global Center for Equitable Computer Science Education

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 to begin in August 2024. 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.

Primary responsibilities include the development of an educational robot for elementary and middle school settings and implementing professional development and co-design opportunities with teachers. Project activities will involve design-based research, classroom studies of students engaging with educational robots, and analysis and dissemination of project findings.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Education, STEM Education or related fields
• Be well-versed in Python and CAD platforms such as Onshape.
  
• A strong potential for and interest in developing educational technologies, specifically educational robotics
  
• A commitment to fostering inclusion in pedagogy and research
  
• Prior experience working with teachers
  

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0064242. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• Letter of Interest
  
• CV
  
• Names and contact information for references
  

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about the position, contact Jennie Chiu at jlc4dz@virginia.edu . For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter.

Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.