The Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies seeks applicants for a Postdoctoral Associate position in ecology education research with the Baltimore Ecosystem Study (www.beslter.org<http://www.beslter.org>) and the Pathways to Environmental Science Literacy MSP Project http://www.caryinstitute.org/people_sci_berkowitz_esl.html).
The job announcement can be found at: http://www.caryinstitute.org/job_11011-I.html and the details follow. Thank you for your help in bringing this opportunity to the attention of interested candidates. Title: Postdoctoral Associate in Ecology Education Research Purpose: To develop and help implement a research program on a cutting edge aspect of teacher professional development for environmental science literacy. This is a one year position with the option to continue for a second year. Reports to: Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, Head of Education, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies Work site: Cary Institute of Ecosystem Study, with periodic travel to Baltimore, MD. Qualifications: * Ph.D. degree in education (preferred) or in a relevant field of natural or social science. * Research experience working with teachers in K-12 education, preferably at the middle or high school level. * Strong research, organizational, interpersonal and writing skills required, and strong analytical skills a plus. Responsibilities: 1. Design and carry out a research program exploring outcomes of the professional development activities in the Environmental Science Literacy (ESL) project. The research program may include case studies, classroom observations, clinical interviews, and written surveys. These will be implemented by the Post Doctoral Fellow and other in the project at sites in New York, Baltimore, Michigan, Colorado, and California. 2. Help coordinate the professional development research and assessment efforts for the ESL project. 3. Co-author papers for submission to the peer reviewed literature and give presentations at national meetings. 4. Provide support to other research components of the ESL project. 5. Participate in programmatic aspects of the ESL project, assisting with professional development activities for teachers and with production and testing of teaching materials for school use. To apply: Please send a cv, statement of interests in education research and practice, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to Sarah Bakke, Manager of Human Resources, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Job Ref. #11011-I, PO Box AB, Millbrook, NY 12545. E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. For more information about the position, contact: Dr. Alan R. Berkowitz, (845) 677-7600 ext. 311, E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Dates: We will begin reviewing applications immediately and will accept applications until the position is filled. Preferred start date is 1 July 2011, with 1 September 2011 as the latest acceptable start date. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D. Head of Education, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike Millbrook, NY 12545 phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311, fax: (845) 677-5976 email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Alan R. Berkowitz, Ph.D. Head of Education, Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies PO Box AB, 2801 Sharon Turnpike Millbrook, NY 12545 phone: (845) 677-7600 ext. 311, fax: (845) 677-5976 email: [email protected] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
