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Tulane University · 1 month ago

Postdoctoral Fellow & Undergraduate Research Coordinator

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Tulane University is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow & Undergraduate Research Coordinator to lead and enhance undergraduate research experiences at their School of Science and Engineering. The role involves coordinating undergraduate STEM research initiatives, teaching courses, mentoring students, and participating in professional development opportunities.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator of undergraduate STEM research initiatives, implementing SSE’s Undergraduate Research Task Force 1,000-day plan

Collaborate with faculty to develop, implement, and assess Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs)

Coordinate first-year career development courses introducing students to STEM careers, research opportunities, and professional development pathways

Organize programmatic activities such as lab open houses, student workshops, research symposiums, and mentorship events to enhance student engagement and visibility of undergraduate research

Support faculty in preparing proposals for undergraduate research funding (e.g., NSF REUs, NIH T34 supplements)

Partner with administrative units, including the Center for Engaged Learning and Teaching (CELT), the Innovative Learning Center, Career Services, the Undergraduate Research and Fellowship Office, and the Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (OGPS), to provide workshops, mentor training, and professional development

Teach one undergraduate course per semester (1–1 load), including a career development course for first-year STEM students

Develop resources to assist with mentoring undergraduate students on topics such as securing research positions, presenting scientific posters, preparing for and presenting at conferences, and navigating professional pathways in STEM

Mentor graduate students in best practices for supervising undergraduates in research, thereby fostering a culture of high-quality mentorship across SSE

Participate in professional development opportunities through CELT and Tulane’s Innovative Learning Center, including workshops in pedagogy, mentorship, and program leadership

Receive mentorship from faculty with expertise in STEM education research

Assist with program evaluation and research on undergraduate research outcomes, with opportunities to publish in STEM education or discipline-based education journals

Qualification

Ph.D. in STEMUndergraduate teachingMentorship experienceCURE coursesGrant preparationProgram evaluationSTEM education researchOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Ph.D. in a STEM discipline, completed by start date

Demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching, mentorship, and research training

Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills

Preferred

Experience teaching or mentoring students in STEM fields

Experience with or interest in CURE courses, program evaluation, or STEM education research

Experience supporting faculty in grant preparation or programmatic initiatives

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Mentorship and professional development provided in teaching, undergraduate research coordination, and STEM education scholarship.

Company

Tulane University

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A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.

Founded in 2016