Postdoctoral Scholar in Biology Education Research

Postdoctoral Scholar Position in Biology Education Research

The Halmo lab in the Biology department at the University of Washington seeks applicants for a postdoctoral scholar in biology education research. The postdoctoral scholar will join an NSF-funded project to investigate the impact of social metacognition on collaboration in undergraduate biology classes. The postdoctoral scholar will lead mixed methods analyses of a large dataset of small group work recordings from biology classes and join the Biology Education Research Group and the Biology Learning and Teaching Community at the University of Washington.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-dimensional qualitative coding of small group work transcripts
• Perform quantitative analyses of nested data using multilevel modeling
• Collaborate with and mentor undergraduate researchers from diverse backgrounds
• Manage and organize a large dataset
• Prepare manuscripts for publication
• Present and disseminate research findings

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• a Ph.D. in a life sciences discipline, STEM higher education, or a closely related field,
• a strong record of publication,
• high self-motivation to lead data analysis and widely disseminate results

 Preference will be given to applicants with the following characteristics:

• background in discipline-based education research (DBER),
• strong written and verbal communication skills,
• experience with qualitative or quantitative research methods and/or interest in developing these skillsets,
• experience with management and organization of large projects,
• strong background in life sciences content

Terms of Employment

This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment with a flexible start date as early as October 2025. The salary range for this position is $6,250-6,500/month ($75,000-$78,000 annually) with associated benefits. There is a possibility of reappointment based on performance and funding. Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement, unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information, please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.