Post-Doctoral Fellowship

The University of Notre Dame Classroom Engagement Project

Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The University of  Notre Dame Classroom Engagement Project

The University of Notre Dame Classroom Engagement Project seeks a post-doctoral fellow to work under the direction of Dr. Julianne Turner. The fellow will take a leadership role in conducting a multi-year intervention study in which the research team will collaborate with middle school teachers and administrators to support the translation of motivation theory into classroom instructional practices. The successful fellow will have completed a Ph.D. in Educational or Developmental Psychology and possess excellent methodological and statistical skills as well as research experience in motivation and education.

Our research group offers:
* A collaborative and energetic work environment
* Time to pursue your own research interests
* Intensive training in designing field-based intervention programs for middle school teachers.
* An opportunity to become an expert classroom researcher
Principal duties of the post doctoral fellow include:
* Oversee data collection, entry, and analysis for a longitudinal project
* Conduct data analysis: Quantitative (hierarchical linear modeling) and qualitative (content analysis)
* Work collaboratively with Dr. Turner, her research team, and participating teachers to implement and modify intervention.
* Participate in structured classroom observations of middle school teachers.
* Attend workshops, teacher meetings, and other intervention components
* Collaborate on publications

The post-doctoral fellow will be expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of the Psychology Department and provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students involved in the Classroom Engagement Project. Other opportunities available through the Psychology Department include weekly meetings of the Developmental Studies Group, the Quantitative Studies Group, and the Cognitive Studies groups, frequent visiting speakers, speakers from the Psychology Department and other departments on campus. The Psychology Department offers excellent statistical consulting services.

Candidates will be considered based upon demonstrated research skills, potential for impact, and match research program. Appointments will begin September 2010 for an initial period of one year; positions are eligible for renewal. Salary and benefits are competitive.

Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit: 1) Curriculum vitae; 2) two letters of recommendation; 3) samples of written work; and 4) research statement describing your training and research interests, including why your background and interests are a match for this position.
Please send questions and applications to Julie Turner at jturner3@nd.edu