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

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Position Details :

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 :

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.