Postdoctoral position in Human Development and Family Studies at Purdue University
Dr. David Purpura is seeking to hire a postdoctoral researcher to collaborate on a project called My Math Stories: Taking My Place in Our Mathematical World. This is a multi-university project to design and evaluate a curriculum overlay to support ethnoculturally and linguistically diverse 3rd/4th grade students’ mathematics, executive functioning, and math self-efficacy. The position is for up to two years depending on performance.
Responsibilities may include: project development, data management, manuscript preparation, design and evaluation of the project, mentorship of research assistants, presentation of findings, and administration of coding schemes for video recordings.
Required Qualifications
• PhD in Education, Psychology, Human Development, or related field completed by the start of the employment
• Background expertise in child development, elementary school mathematics, executive function, equity, and/or educational disparities
• Strong research and analytic skills
Additional Desired Qualifications
• Ability to work collaboratively with a research team
• Experience developing or implementing interventions with schools or families
Start date is negotiable, but preferred start is no later than August 16th, 2021.
Applications – Apply at: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/West-Lafayette-Post-Doc-Research-Associate-IN-47906/697329700/?locale=en_US
Review of applications will begin February 1, 2021 and will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter that describes your interests and fit with the position, CV, a scholarly writing sample, and names and contact information of three references. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Purpura (purpura@purdue.edu).
Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment in this position.