Pennington Biomedical Research Center · 3 months ago
Postdoctoral Researcher - College of Engineering
2214 Patrick F. Taylor Hall
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expPennington Biomedical Research Center is part of Louisiana State University and is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the College of Engineering. The role focuses on conducting applied research in engineering education, teaching undergraduate courses, and developing innovative instructional strategies while collaborating with various stakeholders.
Research
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct innovative research in engineering education by integrating teaching and learning activities into experimental research on instructional methods
Provide instruction and advisement at the undergraduate and graduate levels—including courses, small group sessions, recitations, and study sessions—as a means of testing, refining, and evaluating new educational approaches
Design and implement innovative instructional strategies and interventions and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to measure their impact on student learning
Develop and apply experimental approaches within emerging education and learning management modalities
Collaborate with faculty, students, and industry partners to identify challenges in engineering education, and pursue grant funding to support ongoing and new initiatives
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students engaged in education-related research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in an Engineering Education or Engineering discipline
Demonstrated interest in engineering education research
Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis methods
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Experience with curriculum development or instructional design is a plus
Preferred
Ph.D in Engineering Education and 2-5 years of experience or more including graduate study
Background in a specific engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil)
Experience with mixed-methods research approaches
Familiarity with current trends and issues in engineering education
Experience with teaching or teaching assistance
Benefits
Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement options
Various leave options
Paid holidays
Wellness benefits
Tuition exemption for qualified positions
Training and development opportunities
Employee discounts
Company
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a campus of Louisiana State University, is a world-renowned leader at the forefront of medical discoveries as it relates to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and dementia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-07
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