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TitleResearch Scientist
Appointment StatusNon-Tenure Track
DepartmentIU Indianapolis STEM Education Innovation & Research Institute
LocationIndianapolis
Position Summary
The STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute at Indiana University Indianapolis (IUI) seeks applicants for a Research Scientist to focus on the evaluation of a variety of STEM education projects.
This Research Scientist will play an integral role in the continued development of SEIRI and in the STEM education initiatives at IUI. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the goal to develop a career focused on research and evaluation of STEM projects.
Responsibilities include:(a.) providing feedback to faculty on research and evaluation designs, strategies for data collection, and methods of data analysis; (b.) serving as a researcher/evaluator on local and national grant-funded projects; (c.) contributing to peer-reviewed publications produced by SEIRI; and
(d.) working collaboratively with a team of SEIRI personnel which includes faculty, other professionals, undergraduate students, and graduate students.SEIRI staff are currently the internal evaluators and researchers on several NSF funded and pending grants (see https://seiri.indianapolis.iu.edu/).
The selected candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience in conducting program evaluations and will gain valuable experience in STEM education research and evaluation.
This is a visiting position. Initial appointment for one year with opportunity for renewal for an additional year based on department needs and mutual agreement. Salary commensurate with experience.
Basic QualificationsRequired Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in any STEM discipline with experience and interest in doing discipline-based education research.
- Prior experience designing, implementing, and interpreting quantitative, and mixed methods research or evaluation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Certification to work in the United States.
- Experience with consulting on and evaluating STEM educational innovations.
- Ability to manage multiple evaluation and research projects.
- Publications in refereed journals and/or conference proceedings.
- Evidence of participation in proposal development for grant applications for external funding.
- Evidence of successful teaching experience in undergraduate or graduate programs.
- Experience supervising graduate and undergraduate students.
Department Contact for Questions
IUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify Reena Wyman at SEIRI@iu.edu, a reasonable time in advance.
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Special InstructionsReview of applications will begin October 28 and continue until the position is filled.
For Best Consideration Date
Expected Start Date01/01/2025
Posting/OAA #IU-101008-2024