Dr. Deepika Menon (PI) is seeking a graduate research assistant to work on a collaborative NSF-funded project. Under the direction of PI, the GRA will play a critical role in data collection, data analysis, dissemination of findings, and outreach. This position pays a stipend, tuition, and health insurance.
The NSF-funded project, Research on Integrated STEM Self-Efficacy (RISE), will study elementary teachers’ STEM integration across ten different U.S. teacher preparation programs. The project will investigate links between integrated STEM teaching self-efficacy, teacher preparation and development opportunities, teaching effectiveness, and teacher retention. The larger PI team includes Dr. Deepika Menon (UNL), Dr. Jeanna Wieselmann (Southern Methodist University), Dr. Sarah Haines (Towson University), and Dr. Sumreen Asim (Indiana University Southeast).
Required qualifications:
• Earned Master’s degree in education, preferably science education, STEM, or closely related field
• Interest in integrated STEM instruction at the elementary level
• Strong organizational skills
Preferred qualifications:
• Elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrated commitment to collaboration
Deadline: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter to express their qualifications and interest in the project.
Email your CV and cover letter to:
Dr. Deepika Menon (UNL)
Assistant Professor of Science Education
dmenon2@unl.edu
Start date: Fall 2022 (preferred) or Spring 2023