Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate: The Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar for a research position with the potential for an immediate start date. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a PhD in mathematics education or learning sciences, who is passionate about conducting cross-disciplinary research to develop intelligent and adaptive learning environments for teachers and their students. The ideal candidate should possess experience and interest in mathematics education, particularly in the area of students’ learning of numbers, operations, and multiplicative reasoning, or mathematics teacher education, particularly teachers’ learning of these concepts for teaching.
Summary
- Designation: Postdoctoral Research Scholar
- Research Area: Mathematics Education and Learning Sciences
- Location: Rossier School of Education, University of Southern California
- Eligibility/Qualification: Doctoral degree in mathematics education, learning sciences, or a related field
- Last Date for Apply: Posted Date: 10/19/2023
Job Description
The successful candidate(s) will be supervised by Dr. Copur-Gencturk and will have the opportunity to collaborate with prominent scholars in the fields of education, computer science, and measurement. The primary focus will be to create AI- or technology-driven learning environments for teachers and to work with complex data sets to investigate the conditions under which teacher learning occurs.
How to Apply
To apply for this postdoctoral research position, please submit the following documents via usccareers.usc.edu:
- A letter outlining your qualifications, prior methodological training, experience, and career goals.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Two sample manuscripts.
- Contact information for three references.
Note: Review of applicants will begin immediately, and the process will continue until the position is filled.
The appointment is for 1 year (12 months) initially, with the possibility of extension for another year. The annual base salary range for this position is $66,560-$75,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
