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University of Virginia · 5 months ago

Research Associate - Global Center for Equitable Computer Science Education

positionCharlottesville, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level

The University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a National Science Foundation-funded project. The role involves developing educational robots and implementing professional development opportunities for teachers, with a focus on educational technology and computer science education.

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Responsibilities

Development of an educational robot for elementary and middle school settings
Implementing professional development and co-design opportunities with teachers
Design-based research
Classroom studies of students engaging with educational robots
Analysis and dissemination of project findings

Qualification

PythonCAD platformsEducational roboticsSTEM EducationInclusion in pedagogyWorking with teachers

Required

Doctoral degree

Preferred

Ph.D. in Education, STEM Education or related fields
Be well-versed in Python and CAD platforms such as Onshape
A strong potential for and interest in developing educational technologies, specifically educational robotics
A commitment to fostering inclusion in pedagogy and research
Prior experience working with teachers

Company

University of Virginia

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The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world.
dateFounded in 1977
location
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://lvg.virginia.edu

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Funding

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Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Greg Fairchild
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