Post-Doctoral Associate - 12.5% IGDI Lab

Position Overview
The University of Minnesota's (UMN) IGDI Lab (IGDI-Lab) seeks a candidate to fill one 12.5% effort Post-Doctoral Associate position. Work in the IGDI-Lab will include supporting scale formation for the IGDI-Lab measures, including defining calibration tables per form (Raw to Rasch tables) and developing meaningful scaled score formulas and metrics. The post-doctoral associate will support multiple aspects of this work, including conceptualization and design of the scale scores, computing Rasch tables using time calibrations, and documenting and manualizing the algorithms and related products.

The post-doctoral associate will be part time, 12-month employee of the University of Minnesota. The post-doctoral associate will work closely with and be primarily supervised by Dr. Alisha Wackerle-Hollman in the Department of Educational Psychology. The appointment will be for 12 months through June 2026.

The post-doctoral associate should be committed to applying novel strategies and producing original research and publishing their work and other outlets (as appropriate with team members Dr. Wackerle-Hollman is committed to the professional development of the post-doctoral associate and will provide resources to support professional development, including connection with other mentors to address specific areas identified for professional growth, relevant to the project work scope.

This position is based on campus. Per UMN policy, work may be done remotely when appropriate and approved by your manager. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

Research (100%)

• Work closely with other research team/lab members to support the implementation of various projects, including (but not limited to) scaling, algorithm development, scaled score development and documentation.
• Support the creation, management, and retention of large-scale data sets.
• Lead and/or assist with the preparation of research articles, reports, and grants.
• Disseminate research findings/
  

*All required qualifications must be documented on application materials for fullest consideration.

Required Qualifications
The successful applicant must have:

• Ph.D. in educational psychology, special education, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience conducting large-scale school-based research.
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Strong professional writing skills, including research reports, peer-reviewed research articles, or other print and electronic publications
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in collaborating as a member of a larger research team
• Experience with reading and/or language comprehension development, assessment, and/or instruction or intervention

Department Overview
The Department of Educational Psychology provides training in the cognitive, emotional, and social learning processes that underlie education and human development across the lifespan, including: the psychological foundations of education, quantitative methods in education, the practice and science of counseling psychology, school psychology, and special education. Faculty and students provide leadership and consultation to the state, nation, and international community. The department's scholarship and teaching enhance professional practice in schools and universities, community mental health agencies, business and industrial organizations, early childhood programs, and government agencies. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/edpsych

College Overview
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice. https://www.cehd.umn.edu/

Pay Range: The salary for this position is $7,626. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Time Appointment: 12.5%

Position Type: Post-doctoral Academic Professional & Administrative

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Upload additional documents after submitting your application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To be considered for this position, please include:
* Letter of Interest (including your relevant background and research skills)
* Curriculum Vitae
* Two relevant publications
* Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of three references

Review of applications will begin immediately. For questions about the position please contact Dr. Alisha Wackerle-Hollman (wacke020@umn.edu). For questions about the application process please contact epsy-hr@umn.edu.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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