Posting Details Position Information

Posting Number SF01894 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow (BIAS Project) Position Number 108287 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level N/A Pay Grade Range Salary Range: $56,880 - $60,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited Department Information

Department School of Education Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded Extension Contingency Notes This postdoctoral position is a full time, calendar year appointment limited to August 31, 2027 with anticipated renewal based on interest, performance, and available funding.

Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 18, 2024. Applications received after December 18, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:
The NSF funded “Developing a new generation of collaborative scientists and citizens through popular media”, BIAS project aims to understand how intentionally designed media can improve boys’ and girls’ perceptions of female scientists and engineers and can increase children’s understanding of mixed-gender collaborations in STEM.
Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Support the day-to-day activities of the mixed methods research that includes an iterative design process involving children ages 3-6 and their adult caretakers, and partnerships between university faculty, PBS station educators, and media developers.

Work collaboratively as a team player.

Effectively manage tasks.

Demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas:
● Mixed methods research in the social sciences.
● Assessment development, particularly gamified digital assessments.
● Educational media development and/or research.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.


LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers, word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A Ph.D. or completion of a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in media technology, digital game design and production, educational technology, or related field.

2. Demonstrated ability to conduct, publish, and present basic or applied research.

3. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines.

4. Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.

5. Demonstrated ability to mentor student research assistants.

6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 11/18/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) CV.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14316 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Curriculum Vitae Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Ph.D. or will you have completion of a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in media technology, digital game design and production, educational technology, or related field? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to conduct, publish, and present basic or applied research? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across disciplines? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to manage complex projects? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to mentor student research assistants? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other