What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow (BIAS Project) position at University of Rhode Island?
Position Information
Posting Number SF01894 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (BIAS Project) Position Number 108287 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level N/A Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $56,880 - $60,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department School of Education Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingency Notes
This postdoctoral position is a full time, calendar year appointment limited to August 31, 2027 with anticipated renewal based on interest, performance, and available funding.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 18, 2024. Applications received after December 18, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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Basic Function
The NSF funded “Developing a new generation of collaborative scientists and citizens through popular media”, BIAS project aims to understand how intentionally designed media can improve boys’ and girls’ perceptions of female scientists and engineers and can increase children’s understanding of mixed-gender collaborations in STEM.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day activities of the mixed methods research that includes an iterative design process involving children ages 3-6 and their adult caretakers, and partnerships between university faculty, PBS station educators, and media developers.
Work collaboratively as a team player.
Effectively manage tasks.
Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 11/18/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) CV.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14316
Posting Number SF01894 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (BIAS Project) Position Number 108287 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level N/A Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $56,880 - $60,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited
Department Information
Department School of Education Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)
Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingency Notes
This postdoctoral position is a full time, calendar year appointment limited to August 31, 2027 with anticipated renewal based on interest, performance, and available funding.
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 18, 2024. Applications received after December 18, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Basic Function
The NSF funded “Developing a new generation of collaborative scientists and citizens through popular media”, BIAS project aims to understand how intentionally designed media can improve boys’ and girls’ perceptions of female scientists and engineers and can increase children’s understanding of mixed-gender collaborations in STEM.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Support the day-to-day activities of the mixed methods research that includes an iterative design process involving children ages 3-6 and their adult caretakers, and partnerships between university faculty, PBS station educators, and media developers.
Work collaboratively as a team player.
Effectively manage tasks.
Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Mixed methods research in the social sciences.
- Assessment development, particularly gamified digital assessments.
- Educational media development and/or research.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Licenses, Tools, And Equipment
Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- A Ph.D. or completion of a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in media technology, digital game design and production, educational technology, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct, publish, and present basic or applied research.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor student research assistants.
- Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 11/18/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) CV.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14316
Salary : $56,880 - $60,000
