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Applicants are invited to apply for a full-time postdoctoral position in the School of Education at the University of California, Irvine to support a research-practice partnership project focusing on improving youth’s opportunity to learn in secondary science classrooms.

Project overview & general summary of the position
This is a full-time postdoctoral researcher position funded by NSF CAREER project, “Expanding Latinxs' Opportunities to Develop Complex Thinking in Secondary Science Classrooms through a Research-Practice Partnership” (PI: Hosun Kang). This study will explore ways to transform youths' learning experiences in secondary school classrooms (grades 6-12) toward a more just, equitable, and sustainable future through co-design. The main activities of this project are: (1) co-designing and implementing equity and justice-centered science curricula; and (2) studying changes of the settings associated with expanding minoritized students’ opportunities to learn and become.

Position will begin in 2023, with the exact start date contingent on funding and the availability of the applicant. It is a two-year position ending on June 30, 2025.

Pay Scale: The current pay range is $55,632-$66,600 annually. Appointments beginning on or after 4/1/23 will have a new range of $60,00-$71,952 annually.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:
● Working collaboratively with district partners and UCI research team
● Facilitating partnership activities, such as maintaining communication and routines
● Co-designing and co-facilitating professional development activities
● Organizing, managing, and conducting data collection and analysis
● Mentoring graduate and undergraduate researchers working on the project
● Actively participate in scholarly communities through publication of research articles and presentation at professional conferences

Minimum qualifications:

● PhD in science education or a closely related field by start date of position

Preferable qualifications:
● Teaching experience, either at the secondary (6-12) or university level
● Experiences working in a research-practice partnership at the district level
● Experience working with middle and high school science teachers
● Record of publication in science education or teacher education
● Expertise in either qualitative or quantitative research methods
● Expertise in culturally relevant pedagogy or issues of race, identity, and languages

To Apply: Applications should be submitted online at https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08128
Please include: (a) a cover letter explaining your relevant background, interest in this project, and your career goals following postdoctoral work, (b) CV, (c) one page summary of your doctoral dissertation, (d) one writing sample, and (e) names and contact information of three references (please do not solicit letters)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs – With Updated Interim Amendments. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine Primary Series or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, Religious Objection, and/or Deferral based on pregnancy or recent COVID-19 diagnosis and/or treatment) no later than the applicable deadline. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of receiving the most recent CDC-recommended COVID-19 booster or properly decline such booster no later than the applicable deadline. New University of California employees should refer to Exhibit 2, Section II.C. of the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Attachment for applicable deadlines. All Covered Individuals must also provide proof of being up-to-date on seasonal influenza vaccination or properly decline such vaccination no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program Attachment. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.