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.