The Center for Behavioral Education and Research (CBER; www.cber.org) in
the Neag School of Education at the University of Connecticut seeks
qualified candidates for a two-year, postdoctoral training program which
will be funded by the US Department of Education, Institute for
Education Sciences (IES). The postdoctoral program provides
opportunities for Fellows to participate in a program of study linked
directly to on-going research activities, supported by individualized
learning opportunities including advanced statistical and methodological
training, and culminating in individualized programs of applied academic
and/or social behavior research. Postdoctoral fellows will collaborate
with CBER research scientists on projects related to the (a) development
of teaching materials and curricula, (b) intervention research, and/or
(c) assessment research. Fellows will access CBER opportunities that
include, for example, (a) building advanced statistical and
methodological skills through an individually designed plan of
professional development activities, (b) participation in large scale
grant-supported research activities, (c) application of advanced
statistical and methodological skills to complex educational questions,
and (d) direct participation in dissemination activities that translate
research into applied formats and outcomes. Candidates must be able to
undertake intensive statistical and methodological training while
simultaneously engaging in quality applied research projects with
several CBER Research Scientists and graduate assistants.
Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have a completed
Ph.D. in school psychology, special education, educational psychology or
related field by August of 2008.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with
previous documented experience and interest in conducting research
related to CBER projects in early literacy, adolescent literacy,
assessment, treatment integrity and/or positive behavior supports.
This is a one year, end date position which may be renewed for a second
year pending performance.
Candidates should submit a cover letter describing (a) professional
research interests, (b) research experience, (c) methodological and
statistical training, and (d) professional development and research
goals to be pursued during the fellowship, in addition to complete vita
and three letters of recommendation. Application materials should be
submitted to Post Doctoral Research Fellowship, c/o Meg Jarvi, Center
for Behavioral Education and Research, 249 Glenbrook Rd (U-2064),
University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269. Review of applications
will begin immediately, and continue until positions are filled.
Questions may be directed to Dr. George Sugai (george.sugai@uconn.edu)
or Dr. Sandra Chafouleas (sandra.chafouleas@uconn.edu).
