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Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Science Education & Learning Sciences (Kaput Center)

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Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions

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.

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