# Postdoctoral Fellow in Education Research
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Position Description
The Research in Mathematics Education unit at Southern Methodist University seeks a full-time postdoctoral research associate to conduct research related to Tier 2 mathematics interventions implemented with students experiencing mathematics difficulty (MD). The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of education researchers and practitioners. They will play a key role in studying student and interventionist interactions with a Tier 2 fraction intervention and the outcomes of participating in the intervention program. Examples of targeted areas for scholarship include mathematics education Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) development of intervention programs and measurement and assessment.
The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty graduate students and project staff from all project sites (Southern Methodist University University of Texas at Austin University of Missouri and American Institutes for Research). The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to develop and lead their own complementary research activities aligned with the scope of the research unit.
The postdoctoral research associate will have expertise in education mathematics and/or Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and experience in K-12 education settings. Applicants must demonstrate promise for a tenure-track appointment at a research college or university.
Statement of Duties and Responsibilities
Support implementation of research activities for the U.S. Department of Education Office of Education Innovation and Research-funded project: S411B210032. Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and oversee data collection and processing. Participate in analysis of student assessment and interventionist training and implementation data. Work with interventionists to conduct research activities. Contribute to manuscript preparation grant-related reporting and other dissemination efforts. Conduct research complementary to the existing research activities to establish own research agenda.
Salary and Appointment
The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal for an additional year based on satisfactory performance. The preferred start date is July 29 2025. The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and relevant research.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have completed requirements for a doctoral or other terminal degree in education learning sciences mathematics education or related fields within the past five years or have evidence of completion of all requirements for the doctoral degree by the start date. Evidence of scholarly activity/potential is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Content expertise in mathematics and education. Experience in MTSS and assessment. Interest and knowledge in quantitative methods including multivariate statistics and multi-level modeling. Teaching experience in primary or middle school grades. Research and publications related to mathematics MTSS or mathematics education. Demonstrated commitment to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.
SMU Nondiscrimination Statement: SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information veteran status sexual orientation or gender identity and expression.
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- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
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