Postdoctoral Research Associate

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

The Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education at Purdue University is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute (GER²I). GER²Is mission is to promote the holistic growth of giftedness creativity and talents in individuals throughout their lives. We offer enrichment programs for talented youth graduate programs for future leaders professional development for educators and conduct innovative research in related fields.

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with the GER²I Executive Director and his team to:

• Design implement and manage research studies related to gifted education talent development and related areas
• Conduct quantitative qualitative and mixed-methods data collection analysis interpretation and dissemination
• Lead and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications technical reports conference presentations and grant proposals
• Develop and implement program evaluation plans for GER²I programs and initiatives including the collection and analysis of outcome data and the communication of findings to stakeholders
• Collaborate with GER²I staff to support the development implementation and continuous improvement of educational programs
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in research and evaluation projects as appropriate
• Engage with school community and university partners to support research-practice partnerships and outreach activities
• Contribute to the mission of GER²I through service collaboration and participation in strategic initiatives

• PhD in Education Educational Psychology Psychology Gifted Education or related area completed by the start of the employment
• Demonstrated experience conducting research including study design data collection analysis and interpretation
• Experience with qualitative quantitative and/or mixed-methods research methodologies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively with a research team
• Experience managing multiple projects
• Knowledge of gifted education
• Experience with program evaluation
• Experience writing or contributing to grant proposals and externally funded projects
• Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students
• Experience with out-of-school educational programs

• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• Remote work may be available for this position with the expectation to travel to Purdue University occasionally

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience

October 1 2026

This position is a 12-month Postdoctoral Research Associate position with a starting date of October 1 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include:

• a cover letter outlining the applicants qualifications relevant experience and research experience
• a current curriculum vitae
• names and contact information of three references and
• a writing sample (preferably a manuscript published in a peer-reviewed scholarly journal)

All materials must be submitted through Success Factors but addressed to Nielsen Pereira Executive Director Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute Department of Educational Studies BRNG100 N. University Street West Lafayette IN 47907. Direct questions about the positions to .

A background check will be required for employment in this position

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university