Postdoctoral Scholar at Florida International University: Dr. Stephen Secules is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral scholar position focused on equity in engineering education. The postdoc will join the Equity Research Group at Florida International University to work on a new NSF-funded grant project on racial equity in engineering education. The position is expected to be available from November 2023 through July 2025, subject to currently available funding. The project involves in situ observations at local South Florida universities with different demographic and institutional characteristics.
Designation: Postdoctoral Scholar
Research Area: Equity in Engineering Education
Location: Florida International University, South Florida, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in STEM Education (e.g., Engineering Education, Computing Education), Education (e.g., Learning Sciences), a Social Science (e.g., Anthropology), or related field.
- Experience in qualitative education research.
- Interest and ability to engage in critical dialogue with stakeholders in engineering education, including engineering faculty, early career researchers, project team members, and the broader community.
- Strong project management abilities.
- Willingness to relocate to South Florida.
Job Description: The postdoctoral scholar will play a central role in the new grant project, including data collection, analysis, publication, and educational event planning. Data collection will involve observations in engineering classrooms and conducting one-on-one interviews and group engagements with faculty. Educational events will include a symposium on racial equity, training for early career researchers on action-oriented research, and a theatre-based professional development for faculty. The position offers significant opportunities to co-author publications based on a rich dataset regarding equity in engineering classrooms and mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers in the Equity Research Group.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their applications promptly to Dr. Stephen Secules at ssecules@fiu.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Last Date for Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Table: Minimum Qualifications
| Minimum Qualifications |
|---|
| Ph.D. in STEM Education or related field |
| Experience in qualitative education research |
| Interest in engaging with stakeholders |
| Strong project management abilities |
| Willingness to relocate to South Florida |
Table: Additional Useful Qualifications
| Additional Useful Qualifications |
|---|
| Perspective and awareness on race and racial equity |
| Experience with critical, ethnographic, and action-oriented research |
| Creative, dynamic, and independent researcher |
| Background and skills in computing/programming |
| Ability to drive or determine transportation to local universities |
This position will be mentored and supervised by Dr. Stephen Secules and supported by the resources and community of the Equity Research Group, the School of Universal Computing, Construction, and Engineering Education (SUCCEED), and the STEM Transformation Institute. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Questions about compensation and other benefits can also be directed to Dr. Stephen Secules by emailing ssecules@fiu.edu.
