Postdoc in Discipline-Based Education Research, Department of Biological Sciences, Ballen Lab
A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Cissy Ballen at Auburn University to study biology education. Our focus is STEM equity, and we conduct investigations of the causes and consequences of gaps in science literacy, and how educators can design their courses to minimize barriers to success. By developing an integrated experimental and theoretical research program we explore how classroom and social influences shape student learning, personal and professional development, and educational and career trajectories. Here is our website: https://balle027.wixsite.com/cjballen Some examples of broad questions we are addressing in the lab: What geographic, cultural, or institutional barriers predict patterns of attrition among historically underserved students in STEM at the undergraduate level? What types of scalable teaching strategies can instructors employ to reduce gaps in performance and participation? How do research experiences impact developing scientists’ personal and professional development and career trajectories? How can we use measures of physiological reactivity to study engagement in an undergraduate STEM classroom setting? Auburn is a fantastic, affordable college town, and DBS is a vibrant and collaborative setting for discipline-based education research. We have great resources here to study education, offering a wide range of opportunities for expanding your skill set. Postdoc applicants should have a PhD in any area of biology, biology education, statistics, or other related field. To apply, please send me (mjb0100(at)auburn.edu) a cover letter detailing your interest in biology education research, CV, and the names of three references. The position is for 1 year with the option to extend for another year. Although funding from the lab itself is available, I will be particularly interested in applicants interested in seeking external funding. I will continue to accept applications until the position is filled. -- Cissy Ballen, PhD Assistant Professor Dept. of Biological Sciences College of Sciences and Mathematics Auburn University 350 S College St Auburn, AL 36849 *P *607 279 2625 | *E *mjb0...@auburn.edu
