Washington University in St. Louis · 2 days ago
Saint Louis Translational Fellowships in Education (Postdoctoral Research)
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelWashington University in St. Louis is seeking Postdoctoral Research Fellows for their Saint Louis Translational Fellowships in Education program. The fellows will engage in research partnerships with local education agencies and schools, focusing on improving PK-12 education through collaborative research projects.
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Responsibilities
Collaborating with school partners and research and design center teams to develop applied research projects
Facilitating partnership activities, such as maintaining communication and routines
Organizing, managing, and conducting data collection and analysis
Interpreting and translating research findings to diverse audiences alongside practitioners and other relevant stakeholders
Engaging in coursework and training activities
Participating in meetings with PK-12 practitioners about pressing issues, such as educational reform, school improvement, and instructional challenges
Qualification
Required
Individuals who have obtained a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in an education or related field (learning sciences, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction, educational technology, educational policy studies, sociology, social work, etc.) within the previous three years are eligible to apply
Successful candidates will need to have a background in conducting empirical research
Demonstrate a clear interest in moving from traditional academic research into translational research for educational practice
A long-term goal of pursuing a career in the service of PK-12 education
Provide evidence of their ability and experience in working with practitioners in PK-12 education spaces (or successfully with non-academics in other spaces outside of academia)
Candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to addressing systemic inequities in PK-12 education
Using a strengths-based approach to conducting research with schools that serve students from racially, ethnically, and socially marginalized communities
Benefits
Funding for technology and travel needs
A diverse mentorship team, including practitioners and academic researchers, to guide their development
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Washington University in St. Louis
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