Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Pratt Research Group)

Posting Number SF01974

Job Title Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Pratt Research Group)

Position Number 109892

FTE 1.00

FLSA Exempt

Position Type Professional Staff

Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 99

Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Salary = $61,008

Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Limited

Department Chemistry

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

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Physical Demands 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded 

Extension Contingency Notes 

This is a full-time, calendar year position limited to June 27, 2026 with anticipated renewal.

Job Description SummaryAbout URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.

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The search will remain open until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by April 18, 2025. Applications received after April 18, 2025, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

The Pratt Research Group at the University of Rhode Island invites applications for one (1) Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a full-time, 12-month position with benefits. The initial appointment will be for one year with the possibility of extension, contingent on satisfactory performance and resources.

In the Pratt Research Group, we focus on understanding chemistry teaching and learning across a variety of contexts, including informal science settings. Our work spans content and affect-specific research questions, while always taking a theory-based approach to study design, data collection, and data analysis. Current interests include understanding the impacts of chemistry outreach/informal science events and developing tools to better understand these practitioners. Additionally, we are interested in inorganic chemistry education and topics that are built upon from general chemistry, from both the student and faculty perspectives; we seek to understand how these advanced courses are structured, the impacts they have on student learning and knowledge development, and how key concepts are iteratively built upon over the course of the chemistry curriculum. Regardless of topic, our methods are guided by our research questions and theoretical perspectives and include both qualitative and quantitative approaches as appropriate. More information about the Pratt Research Group can be found here: https://sites.google.com/uri.edu/pratt-research-group/home

Duties and ResponsibilitiesESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work on discipline-based education research projects related to the described research program.

Have the opportunity to propose and conduct a research project that synergies their interests with those of the Pratt Research Group.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform other duties as assigned.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Qualitative, Quantitative data analysis.

Required QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ph.D. in chemical education, discipline-based education, science education, or related field at time of appointment.

2. Demonstrated project design experience (i.e., aligning research questions with theory, methods, interview prompts, IRB applications, etc.)

3. Demonstrated data collection experience (i.e., conducting interviews, classroom observations, administering surveys, etc.)

4. Demonstrated experience with qualitative data analysis (i.e., using software such as ATLAS.ti, NVivo, Dedoose, etc.) and/or quantitative data analysis (i.e., using software such as R, MPlus, etc.)

5. Demonstrated experience with dissemination (i.e., writing publications and/or presenting at conferences/workshops)

6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

Preferred QualificationsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrated experience mentoring (i;e., supporting graduate and/or undergraduate students with the research process).

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental ConditionsThis position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 03/21/2025

Closing Date

Special Instructions to ApplicantsPlease attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter addressing interest in the position, the alignment of your skills and experience with the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the skills or experience that you seek to develop as part of this experience (2 to 3 pages max).

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Other Document – References – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

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