UMass Dartmouth
Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Science Education & Learning Sciences (KaputCente
UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Massachusetts, us, 02714
The Kaput Center for STEM Education and Innovation at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a multi-institutional project focused on professional learning in science education. This collaborative research initiative seeks to advance transformative teaching practices through innovative, data-driven approaches across a range of educational settings.
We are seeking a dynamic and interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in science education and/or the learning sciences, and demonstrated experience with NetLogo or similar agent-based modeling tools. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research team including Dr. Shakhnoza Kayumova, Dr. Walter Stroup, Dr. Kathryn Strom, and Dr. Fikile Nxumalo.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct design-based research on professional learning in science education.
Support the development and analysis of NetLogo-based learning environments and simulations.
Collaborate on data collection, analysis (qualitative and/or mixed methods), and dissemination.
Contribute to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and community-engaged scholarship.
Engage with partners across multiple institutions and educational contexts.
Work with and support doctoral students
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Science Education, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field (completed by start date).
Demonstrated research experience in science education and/or learning sciences.
Proficiency with NetLogo or similar platforms for agent-based modeling.
Strong collaborative, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with teacher professional development or professional learning research.
Familiarity with sociocultural frameworks.
Background in computational or systems thinking in educational settings.
Position Details:
Location : University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Kaput Center)
Start Date : Fall 2025 (flexible)
Appointment : 12-month position, renewable based on performance and funding
Join us in this exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research, practice, and justice-oriented STEM education.
SALARY:
$60,000-$65,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.
We are seeking a dynamic and interdisciplinary scholar with expertise in science education and/or the learning sciences, and demonstrated experience with NetLogo or similar agent-based modeling tools. The successful candidate will join a vibrant research team including Dr. Shakhnoza Kayumova, Dr. Walter Stroup, Dr. Kathryn Strom, and Dr. Fikile Nxumalo.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct design-based research on professional learning in science education.
Support the development and analysis of NetLogo-based learning environments and simulations.
Collaborate on data collection, analysis (qualitative and/or mixed methods), and dissemination.
Contribute to scholarly publications, conference presentations, and community-engaged scholarship.
Engage with partners across multiple institutions and educational contexts.
Work with and support doctoral students
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Science Education, Learning Sciences, or a closely related field (completed by start date).
Demonstrated research experience in science education and/or learning sciences.
Proficiency with NetLogo or similar platforms for agent-based modeling.
Strong collaborative, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with teacher professional development or professional learning research.
Familiarity with sociocultural frameworks.
Background in computational or systems thinking in educational settings.
Position Details:
Location : University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (Kaput Center)
Start Date : Fall 2025 (flexible)
Appointment : 12-month position, renewable based on performance and funding
Join us in this exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of research, practice, and justice-oriented STEM education.
SALARY:
$60,000-$65,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!
Benefits for Non-Unit Professional: Non-Unit Professional
Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be immediate and ongoing until the position is filled.