The University of Chicago, with support from the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), seeks a postdoctoral researcher to design and implement projects at the intersection of mathematics and education. The postdoctoral researcher will work directly with Sian Beilock and Susan Levine in the Department of Psychology on research aimed at understanding how early elementary school students’ anxiety and attitudes toward math, as well as their teachers’ math anxieties and classroom practices, shape student math achievement.
The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to participate in all aspects of research design, development, and implementation. Responsibilities also include training and supervising of research assistants, data collection and analysis, and grant and manuscript preparation. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with elementary school administrators and teachers for the purpose of recruiting schools to participate in the research and will also be involved in testing students one-on-one in both the lab and classroom and evaluating teacher practices in the classroom.
A doctoral degree is required in psychology, cognitive science or education with research interests in cognitive psychology, social psychology, or cognitive development. Experience working in both laboratory and school settings and strong project management skills are preferred.
Salary is in accordance with NIH standards. Anticipated start date is July, 2011. Interested candidates should send a CV and a cover letter detailing their background and research interests to:
Sian Beilock, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
University of Chicago
beilock@uchicago.edu
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