Post Doctoral Research Associate

Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC)

College of Education & Human Development

Georgia State University

Georgia State University's College of Education & Human Development is committed to high-quality instruction and high-impact research. Its student population reflects the diverse composition of our state and nation.

For more than 50 years, we have been building a legacy as a college graduating educators and professionals equipped with the tools, knowledge and inspiration to ensure others have an even brighter future. At Georgia State's College of Education & Human Development, we are moving lives forward.

The College of Education & Human Development is seeking to hire a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC) for a full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position in the area of computer science education.

WHAT MAKES GSU A GREAT PLACE?

• Flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate (AC) will work closely with the principal investigator (PI), co-PIs, and graduate research assistants of the PrepareCS grant project to perform the research activities of this Google-funded project in computer science teacher education. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative research environment and connect with a wider network of scholars conducting research in computer science education and teacher education. The position is in-person and begins August 1, 2025.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Conduct empirical research in computer science teacher education, including designing and implementing research plans and executing studies.
• Independently or collaboratively collect qualitative and quantitative data through online and in-person data collection activities (e.g., interviews, surveys, and artifacts).
• Manage (cleaning, categorizing, organizing) and analyze data in existing and new datasets using appropriate data analysis tools, with a focus on mixed methods analyses.
• Contribute to research dissemination by conducting literature reviews, writing journal articles, preparing professional conference proposals, publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals, and presenting at conferences.
• Analyze data using collaborative qualitative and mixed-methods analysis software.
• Write up papers from new and existing datasets.
• Contribute expertise (e.g., disciplinary, educational, methodological) to ongoing research projects in the PrepareCS project.
• Manage and support professional learning activities (e.g., online community of practice and meetings, summer workshops, research colloquium) with participants from other higher education institutions across states.
• Serve as a lead on research projects and mentor graduate research assistants.
• Assist in grant writing and reporting activities for research/grant funding agencies.

SPONSOR FUNDED:

• This is a regular, full-time position which involves on-campus and online duties, with job continuation dependent upon grant funding.

Minimum Requirements:

• Ph.D. degree in a related field is required.

Preferred Requirements:

• Ph.D. in computing, teacher education, or a related field is required.
• An established record of research work in computing and teacher education.
• Strong background in mixed methods and qualitative research approaches.
• Demonstrated interest and expertise in computer science teacher education or related areas such as broadening participation in computing, teacher education faculty development, and equitable computer science.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Prior experience with grant writing or research project management is desirable but not required.
• Experience with facilitating workshops and community of practice in computing education is preferred.