Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell
Position Overview
Organization: Physical Sciences
Title: Postdoctoral Scholar, Energy & Equity Research Team, UW Bothell
Position Details
Position Description
The Energy and Equity Project, based in the Division of Physical Sciences, in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, at the University of Washington Bothell, invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar who is enthusiastic and self-motivated with demonstrated capability and interest in conducting research on and with high school teachers integrating equity education into their physics instruction.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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(Research) Construct evidence-supported arguments about integrating equity into energy instruction, based on an existing video data library of hundreds of hours of online high school physics teacher professional development (as well as teacher lesson plans and surveys). Collaborate with university and high school teacher colleagues to construct, develop, and refine research findings (findings may address teacher learning, impact of professional development on teaching, teacher dispositions, attitudes, and behaviors, or related topics).
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(Theoretical framework) Apply an asset-based, resources-oriented learning theoretical framework to the work in this project
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(Presentations and publications) Apply excellent presentation skills to develop conference proposals and present findings at academic conferences. Apply excellent writing skills to lead and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals.
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(Equity, diversity, and inclusion) Contribute to furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity
The Postdoctoral Scholar will be under the direct supervision of Dr. Rachel Scherr, and will also be part of a larger team including Dr. Kara Gray and Dr. Lane Seeley (Physics, Seattle Pacific University); and consultants Dr. Tali Hairston (Equitable Development LLC), Dr. Sam McKagan, and Dr. Adrian Madsen (Alder Seattle Education Association).
This position is a full time 12 month (one-year) renewable appointment up to two years, contingent upon performance and available funding. The start date will depend on the successful candidate's availability, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in Washington during the appointment. The base salary range for this position will be $5,459-$5,553/month ($65,508-$66,636 per year), commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Postdoctoral scholars at the University of Washington are engaged in full-time, mentored, advanced training to enhance professional skills and research independence, and perform primarily research and scholarship under the direction and supervision of University faculty mentors. Postdoctoral scholar positions are non-tenure eligible. Postdoctoral scholars in the Physical Sciences Division have an annual service period of twelve months. Postdoctoral Scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website (https://hr.uw.edu/labor/academic-and-student-unions/uaw-postdocs/uaw-postdoc-contract).
Qualifications
- A PhD in physics or physical science, science education, learning sciences, or related field, or foreign equivalent, by time of appointment
- An undergraduate degree in physics or related field, or demonstrated facility with content of typical introductory university physics course
Instructions
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should upload the following application materials to Interfolio.
- Cover letter addressing qualifications
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three (3) references who will be prepared to submit letters of recommendation upon request
- Diversity Statement (1 page) describing your experience with and capacity for furthering UW Bothell’s commitment to equity and inclusion: https://www.uwb.edu/diversity
Applicants will also be required to complete the following forms in Interfolio:
- Covid Vaccine Attestation
- Sexual Misconduct Declaration: State law requires that the University of Washington obtain the Disclosure of Sexual Misconduct declaration signed by the candidate. The declaration will require you to disclose any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct, to authorize current and past employers to disclose to the UW any sexual misconduct currently being investigated and/or committed by you, and to release current and past employers from any liability.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and the position will remain open until filled. Complete applications received by April 28, 2023 will receive priority consideration.
Questions about this search may be directed to Prof. Rachel Scherr (rescherr@uw.edu).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
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Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.