Post Doc Research Assistant

🇺🇸 West Lafayette, IN

🕑 Contractor

💰 TBD

💻 Research

🗓️ April 29th, 2025

Psychometrics

Edtech.com's Summary

Purdue University is hiring a Post Doc Research Assistant. This role involves investigating how visualization and simulation tools affect undergraduate students' understanding of semiconductor physics. The researcher will conduct data analysis using statistical methods, assist with focus groups, and disseminate findings through publications and presentations, while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Highlights

Conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Proficiency in statistical software, such as R, is required.
Position funded for an anticipated 2-year duration.
Ph.D. in engineering education, social sciences, statistics, or a related field required.
Strong quantitative analysis and research methodology skills preferred.
Experience with psychometrics and mixed methods research is advantageous.
Position is exempt under FLSA guidelines.

Post Doc Research Assistant Full Description

Position Summary

The School of Engineering Education at Purdue University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to investigate how the use of visualization and simulation tools impacts undergraduate students' understanding and attitudes in topics related to semiconductor physics. The researcher will use statistical methods such as multilevel models and multivariate analysis of variance to take into account key variables and covariates to study the impact on students’ outcomes. The researcher will use mixed methods, including data from knowledge tests, attitudinal surveys, and focus groups to investigate how the tools function and how they can be improved. The researcher will also examine the measurement properties of the tests and surveys to ensure they measure the constructs as intended and provide recommendations for improvement. Responsibilities include data analysis (quantitative and qualitative), item analysis, assisting with focus groups, and dissemination of research findings, including conference presentations and preparing manuscripts for publication in academic journals. The researcher will collaborate on an interdisciplinary team with engineering education researchers and researchers in semiconductor physics. The position is anticipated to last for 2 years pending availability of funding; an extension is possible based on funding and project needs.

Interested candidates should submit an application containing a cover letter detailing their qualifications and interest in the position and CV. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with an anticipated start date of August 2025.

Education and Experience

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in engineering education, social sciences, statistics, education, or a related field. Experience with publishing and presenting research is required.

Skills

Must be a self-starter with strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and statistical software skills (e.g., R). Strong background in quantitative data analysis and research methodology is preferred. Ideal candidates will also have experience in psychometrics and mixed methods research.

FLSA Status

Exempt

Original Job Description

Position Summary

Education and Experience

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. in engineering education, social sciences, statistics, education, or a related field. Experience with publishing and presenting research is required.