Post Doc Fellow in Biology
Job Description
Benefits
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Prescription drug insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Full job description
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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University’s overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati.
Job Overview
The Biology Meets Engineering (BME) program at the University of Cincinnati (UC) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support a large STEM education research project funded by the National Science Foundation. The BME team includes faculty working in Biology, Engineering, and Education Research who together implement a transdisciplinary curriculum—at the intersection of robotics and sensory biology—in high school classrooms. The successful applicant will collaborate to conduct rigorous research on learners’ interest, self-efficacy, and inquiry skills in STEM through their participation in the program, to be disseminated through high-quality publication.
Essential Functions
Responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow will include the following:
- Administration of STEM self-efficacy, interest, and knowledge assessments across multiple sites;
- Analysis of student survey and assessment data;
- Supporting analysis of classroom implementation data;
- Administering informed consent processes and managing data retention protocol;
- Collaborating to write conference proposals and manuscripts, including leading some writing efforts
Minimum Requirements
- Doctoral degree in STEM education, Educational Research Methods, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Strong skills in quantitative research methods, including multi-level modeling as shown by using such skills in at least one peer-reviewed publication, manuscript in progress or dissertation.
- Demonstrated potential for successful scholarship, including demonstrated professional writing skills as shown by at least one peer-reviewed publication, manuscript in progress or dissertation.
- Working knowledge of human subjects protections and IRB processes as shown by collaborating/contributing on at least one human subjects/IRB approved research project.
Application Process
Interested candidates should create an online Applicant Profile and submit an online application. Applications should include a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, and the names and contact information for three references. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and continue to accept and review applications until the position has been filled, with an anticipated start date of August 5, 2024.
This is a 12-month, full-time position with a salary of $54,000. The position will renewable by year. The grant is a 5-year grant opportunity. Inquiries about the position should be sent to Dr. Stephanie Rollmann (rollmasm@ucmail.uc.edu). This position may not be eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.
The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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