The Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) is seeking applications for a qualified postdoctoral research associate to work under the mentorship of Dr. Julie Cohen on a grant-funded research project focused on teacher professional learning in English language arts. The ideal candidate is a scholar in literacy/English teacher education and teacher learning who has extensive experience working with teachers on developing their instructional skills, as well as conducting research on the effects of those efforts. In addition, an ideal candidate will have some experience collecting both qualitative and quantitative data and coordinating findings across data sources.

The postdoctoral research associate will have opportunities to publish emerging findings from these research studies. In addition, within this role, the Associate will receive (a) mentored professional development on manuscript preparation and grant development; (b) immersion in large-scale research; (c) research training; and (d) tailored professional development geared towards the Associate’s career aspirations (e.g., teaching, university leadership experience). University teaching opportunities may be available, if desired.

This position is located in Charlottesville and is planned to start on or around July 1, 2025.

Role and Responsibilities- The CASTL Post Doctoral Research Associate will help with data analysis and manuscript generation. This position will complete duties as follows:

Partnership building and data collection

• Coordinating with professional learning organizations to ensure consistency data collection

• Ensuring professional learning organizations’ needs are met in a timely and responsive manner

• Leading the development of coaching resources

Data analysis

• Coding interviews and other qualitative data sources

• Organization of qualitative data, including writing analytic memos

• Facilitating links between qualitative data and quantitative data, in coordination with quantitative research team

• Gathering information to track research progress

Communications and manuscript development

• Generating reports for funders and research partners

• Developing manuscripts

• Interfacing with other research team members and study participants

• Conducting and writing literatures

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree

Preferred Qualifications

Significant preference will be given to those candidates who meet some or all preferred qualifications. Candidates are strongly encouraged to explain in their cover letter how their experience and qualifications align with the following criteria:

• Ph.D. or EdD. in teacher education, English/literacy education, or curriculum and instruction

• K-12 experience in reading or English language arts

• Experience with teacher education at the university level.

• Qualitative data collection and analysis

• Coordinating quantitative and qualitative findings

Anticipated Salary: the anticipated salary is $62,500 and includes UVA benefits.

Application Instructions: Apply Now. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0071754. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• CV or Resume

• Cover letter required

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.'

The position will remain open until filled. This is an exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This restricted position is a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, continued availability of funding, and performance.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For additional information about the position, please contact Julie Cohen, Associate Professor, at jjc7f@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks at mew7ys@virginia.edu.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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