Post Doctoral SERI

Department Contact:Michael Hout

Internal or External Search:External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary:Passionate about high-impact research Seeking a creative postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team and lead innovative research.

Position Details

PositionTitle: Post Doctoral SERI

College/Division: College of Hlth Educ & Soc Trans

Department: 320001-COLLEGE OF HLTH EDUC & SOC TRANS

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status:Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding:Contingent upon funding

Standard Work Schedule:Standard (M-F 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule:

Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Postdoctoral Researcher will support the mission of the STEM Education Research Institute (SERI) through a combination of research instructional innovation and programmatic leadership. Primary duties and responsibilities include:
Design conduct and disseminate independent and collaborative research in STEM education using qualitative quantitative and/or mixed-methods approaches. Lead projects and collaborate with existing SERI faculty to do so.
Analyze research data prepare manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and present findings at professional conferences.
Contribute substantively to grant writing proposal development and reporting for externally funded research projects.
In collaboration with NMSU Global conduct research and assessment on online learning experiences that include artificial intelligence.
Collaborate with the NMSU Institute for Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to advance AI-in-the-classroom programming including the development of courses certifications and training materials grounded in evidence-based instructional practices.
Support the planning coordination and implementation of the annual NMSU STEM Education Research Conference including program development abstract review logistics and post-event evaluation.
Engage with interdisciplinary research teams institutional partners and external stakeholders to advance SERI initiatives and partnerships.
Mentor and support graduate and undergraduate researchers associated with SERI projects as appropriate.
Participate in professional development meetings and service activities consistent with the expectations of a postdoctoral appointment at a research-intensive land-grant university.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
Required Education: Doctorate degree in related field.; Required Experience: No previous work experience required.; Equivalency: None; Required Certification/License:

Equivalent Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:
To successfully perform the duties of this position the Postdoctoral Researcher is expected to possess the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Knowledge of STEM education research principles learning sciences or related educational research frameworks including familiarity with current issues in teaching and learning across STEM and allied disciplines.
Research skills including study design data collection data management and analysis using qualitative quantitative and/or mixed-methods approaches.
Scholarly communication skills including the ability to write manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals prepare technical or grant-related reports and present research findings to academic and practitioner audiences.
Curriculum and instructional development skills including the ability to contribute to the design of STEM-based courses professional development programs or micro-credentials particularly in online or hybrid learning environments.
Knowledge of educational technology and AI-enabled instructional tools or the ability to rapidly develop such knowledge with attention to ethical pedagogical and practical considerations of AI use in the classroom.
Project coordination and organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities meet deadlines and contribute to event planning such as conferences workshops or seminars.
Collaboration and interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with faculty staff students and external partners across disciplines and institutional units.
Mentorship and leadership skills including the ability to support graduate and undergraduate researchers and contribute positively to a collaborative research environment.
Professional judgment and adaptability including the ability to work independently respond to evolving project needs and contribute creatively

Special Certification/Licensure:

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.