Summary of Position:
This position is for a postdoctoral research associate interested in conducting research on biology teaching and learning at the undergraduate level at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. The scholar would take the lead on a project examining student-teacher and student-student interactions in undergraduate STEM learning environments (i.e., classroom discourse behaviors). The candidate will analyze previously collected data on this topic, collect new data examining student-student discourse, and will have the opportunity to develop new research questions of interest to them.

Essential and Other Functions:
50% Research
Read and evaluate educational research papers, design and conduct educational research studies, collect and analyze quantitative/qualitative data, write research papers, present findings, apply for grants.

30% Curriculum and Assessment Development
As needed, design curriculum and assessments and evaluate their effect on student learning and affect. Teach and/or train others to teach the curricular intervention. Evaluate fidelity of implementation of assessment. Administer and/or train others to administer the assessment.

20% Supervision and Teaching
Co-advise and mentor graduate students and undergraduate research assistants as needed. Assist with development of curricular materials and assessments for undergraduate biology courses.