Position
Senior Research Associate
Posted: 6/2/2008
Contact: Kimberly Patton
Full time position. TERC's Center for School Reform seeks a Senior Research Associate, for a cutting-edge interactive electronic community, MSPnet created for the National Science Foundation. MSPnet serves as both a national resource center for projects engaged in Mathematics and Science reform, and as a collegial network that fosters collaboration and communication online.
We seek a researcher to conduct research and evaluation on many aspects of this rich and complex project, including front end assessment for a major redesign of the network, formative assessment, research on collaborative tools and collegial networking.
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D in cognitive science, learning sciences, or a related field, or a Masters degree with several years of relevant research experience. He/she should have a demonstrated interest in researching electronic communities or social networks, excellent experience with both quantitative and qualitative research methods, excellent communication and writing skills, and the ability to work well on a team. Expertise in areas such as social network analysis, distributed knowledge, expert networks, or cognitive engineering for collaborative environments are a plus, as is an interest in math and science educational policy. The position will sometimes require travel.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please submit a resume and a statement of interest by email to Kim Patton at Kimberly_Patton@terc.edu. Please do not call.
Job Reference: 08-13
TERC is actively seeking to diversify its staff. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
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