Minimum qualifications: Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Physics, Science Education, or a related field. Capacity and interest in supporting undergraduate and graduate student research, developing an independent strand of research with support, participating in project management, and presenting research in presentations and publications. Applicants should submit a current CV, an in-progress or published manuscript, a list of three professional references (please let them know that we may contact them), and answers to the following questions (~1-2 short paragraphs each): - Describe a professional accomplishment that you are proud of. What about this accomplishment makes you feel proud?
- Looking at the grant narrative, what is at least one strand of research that you feel confident you can immediately contribute to, and how? What is one strand of research you feel you can learn something from, and what is it?
- Describe an experience where you've supported someone in accomplishing a long-term task that you collaboratively identified. (This could be an undergraduate research project, or it could be a neighborhood project, or something altogether different.) How did you structure your time to accomplish this task, and what did your support role look like? What did you learn from this experience?
- What excites you the most about this project?
- What is something you feel concerned about or intimidated by as you move into a postdoctoral research position?
- What kinds of professional development do you hope to gain as a postdoctoral research associate?
Questions about this position should be directed to Paula Heron ([email protected]) or Amy Robertson ([email protected]). Candidates may contact Lisa Goodhew ([email protected]), Lauren Bauman ([email protected]), or Anne Alesandrini ([email protected]) to learn more about what it is like to work with one or more members of the team. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Commitment to Diversity The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432). |
