Postdoctoral Research Associate (Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education) (COE)

You will develop research approaches that engage youth caregivers communities and educational staff around the topics of joy identity and mental health. You will develop and co-create research-informed school-based mental health models that will be incorporated into professional learning opportunities for in-service and preservice educators and foster collaboration across school community and family contexts. We are looking for someone who wants to co-create things that matter and grow into an independent scholar.

This is a hybrid position with an expected end date of July 31 2027.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The University of Arizona is situated in beautiful Tucson Arizona. The Tucson community is surrounded by mountains hiking trails and natural recreation areas and offers a warm Southwestern atmosphere.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health dental vision and life insurance; paid vacation sick leave and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Conduct independent research on youth mental health in southern Arizona.
• Carry out analysis of research using advanced quantitative and qualitative techniques.
• Document process and analyze research data.
• Disseminate research results through publishing papers and providing presentations.
• Collaborate with faculty graduate and undergraduate research assistants on the project.
• Teach EDP 594 School Counseling Practicum in Spring 2027.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn new skills outside of current discipline and comfort zone to accomplish project goals.
• Broad theoretical and practical knowledge within the fields of school counseling child and adolescent development and education.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong work ethic communication skills and a team-oriented approach.

• Ph.D. in Counselor Education; degree must be conferred upon hire.
• Experience working in P-12schools.

• Five (5) years of experience as a school counselor.
• Experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling or school counseling.
• Research experience related to youth mental health.

Please submit the following three documents:

1. Cover Letter: A letter outlining the applicants qualifications and interest in the position including relevant research school counseling P12 school teaching and youth mental health experience.
2. Current Curriculum Vitae: A current and complete curriculum vitae.
3. Professional References: Names and contact information including phone numbers and email addresses for three professional references.