Location/Department: Educational Psychology
Compensation: $49,792 Academic Year + Summer Salary + Fringe benefits + support for conference travel
Notice Number: FY15111
Closing Date: 6/27/08
POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
Position Overview:
The Graduate Center, City University of New York (Graduate Center) announces the availability of up to two, two-year postdoctoral research positions through the Interdisciplinary Postdoctoral Research and Training Fellowship in the Educational Sciences (IPoRT) program, which is funded by a grant from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), U.S. Department of Education. Fellows will be appointed in the Educational Psychology Program at the Graduate Center and have research affiliations with the Consortium for Research and Evaluation of Advanced Technologies in Education (CREATE) at New York University (http://create.alt.ed.nyu.edu).
IPoRT fellows will become involved in research that applies state-of-the-art knowledge from cognitive science, developmental psychology and the science of learning to understand students' learning and educational experiences, and to develop and rigorously evaluate new educational products and approaches. Although a background in technology is not required, the fellowships will have a focus on the use of technology for developing educational tools, and using technology as a tool for conducting educational research. Fellows will develop an individualized training program and have to opportunity to publish with faculty mentors (listed below) from the Graduate Center and New York University. There will also be teaching opportunities for fellows.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Prior to appointment, fellows must have completed a Ph.D. in Education, Psychology, Educational Technology or related field. Empirical research experience, including data management and advanced statistical analyses are essential. Prior experience and interest in cognitive and emotional processes in learning are also desirable. Due to Department of Education requirements, only U.S. citizens or permanent residences are eligible.
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, up to two representative publications (or manuscripts in progress), and the names and contact information for 3 referees to:
Dr. Bruce Homer (Training Director) at bhomergc.cuny.edu. For more information, contact Dr. Homer by email or by phone (212) 817-8292.
The City University of New York is An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Immigration Reform and Control Act/Americans with Disabilities Act Employer
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