Post Doctoral Research Associate

Title:
Post Doctoral Research Associate

Department:
Office of the Dean - YWCC

Reports To:
Dean, Ying Wu College of Computing,

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The Ying Wu College of Computing
at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has an immediate opening for a Post Doctoral Research Associate position. The successful candidate will work on cutting-edge research
projects in the field of computer science, contributing to advancements in
computational education. This position provides an excellent opportunity for
an individual seeking to develop expertise in computing while contributing to
high-impact research.

Essential Functions:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research in
qualitative methods in education
-Develop algorithms, models, or frameworks, and evaluate
their performance using appropriate benchmarks
-Assist with writing and publishing high-quality research
papers/ peer-reviewed journals
-Collaborate with faculty members and other researchers in
interdisciplinary projects
-Seek and contribute to research funding
opportunities to support ongoing and future projects.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
-PhD in Education, Computer Science, or a related field.
-Knowledge of research literature in education and broadening participation
in computing.
-Experience in the application of qualitative methods in education research.
-Must have experience in leading multi-institutional programs that
implement research-driven interventions for broadening participation in
computing.
- Successful candidates must also have excellent organization and
communication skills.
- Interested applicants are urged to submit their application materials:
a cover letter, CV, and a
brief research statement.
- At
the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be
exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically
preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit:
AFT-UCAN

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time