Post-doctoral Position in Educational Measurement and Statistics – Tennessee Reading Research Center UTK

The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to the TRRCs goal of strengthening causal inferences while developing a range of skills in educational measurement and statistics. Current projects involve propensity score weighting growth curve modeling longitudinal data analysis and meta-analysis. The work also might involve structural equation modeling (SEM) factor analysis and item response theory. We are seeking to advance cutting edge methods that will incorporate AI. The position includes opportunities to produce peer-reviewed journal articles and contribute to the development of evidence-based educational practices.

We seek a postdoctoral scholar to support the preparation and analysis of datasets. The scholar will have opportunities to contribute to the TRRCs goal of strengthening causal inferences while developing a range of skills in educational measurement and statistics. Current projects involve propensity score weighting growth curve modeling longitudinal data analysis and meta-analysis. The work also might involve structural equation modeling (SEM) factor analysis and item response theory. We are seeking to advance cutting edge methods that will incorporate AI.

The project is based in the College of Education Health and Human Sciences a leading educational research institution located in Knoxville Tennessee. The position includes opportunities to produce peer-reviewed journal articles and contribute to the development of evidence-based educational practices. Depending upon the productivity of the scholar there are possibilities for presenting at national conferences.

• Clean and harmonize complex educational datasets.
• Conduct analyses to determine the effectiveness of interventions using techniques such as propensity score weighting multilevel modeling and meta-analysis.
• Conduct analyses to validate educational assessments using techniques such asstructural equation modeling (SEM) factor analysis and item response theory.
• Apply AI in advanced analyses.
• Support data management on externally funded grants and contracts.
• Collaborate on peer-reviewed journal articles.

Required Qualifications

• A completed doctoral degree (at least 10 days prior to the first day of work) in educational measurement and statistics statistics or a related field.
• Experience working with large and complex datasets.
• Experience conducting systematic reviews of the literature.
• Proficiency in statistical methods particularly in modeling outcomes for multilevel and longitudinal data.
• Proficiency in using artificial intelligence (AI) in advanced analyses.
• Advanced knowledge of R or other statistical software (e.g. Mplus Python).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to convey complex statistical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience working independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with all phases of experimental research (e.g. power analyses pre-analysis planning harmonizing data analyzing outcomes analyzing moderators sensitivity analyses intent-to-treat analyses etc.).
• Expertise with educational measurement development and validation including multilevel item response theory (IRT) modeling factor analysis and structural equation modeling (SEM).
• A record of scholarly publications and presentations.

Work Location

• Location: Knoxville TN
• Remote

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:MR09
• Anticipated hiring range:$62000
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Application Instructions

To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Writing sample (first or sole authored methods oriented preferably incorporating AI)
• List of 3 Professional References

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

About The College/Department/Division

TheTennessee Reading Research Center (TRRC) was formed as a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Education and the University of Tennessee System with the charge to become a leader in literacy. Under externally funded contracts the TRRC is conducting evaluations of literacy initiatives implemented at scale and research studies aimed at identifying effective literacy instructional practices and instruments for evaluating outcomes. The projects are led by Professor and Director Dr. Deborah K Reed and a team of professionals with a variety of expertise. The TRRC works in collaboration with external stakeholders including other universities state education agencies community organizations and school districts.

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