Research Associate-Fixed Term

Position Summary

A postdoctoral position is available in the Doherty Lab at Michigan State University. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to use mixed method methodologies, focusing on qualitative methods, to investigate students’ reasoning in physiology. Our lab uses interviews, focus groups, student work and in-class observations to investigate how students learn to make sense of complex physiological problems.

The Doherty Lab is part of the Learning and Inclusion in Physiology Education (LIPHE) Research Group, a discipline-based education research group in the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. https://liphe.psl.msu.edu/ 

Supervision Received

The Research Associate will be supervised by Jennifer Doherty. Additional guidance and training will come from senior members of the lab and collaborators.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range (or hiring range) has been established by NIH guidelines. You can review them at 
https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Physiology, Biology, Biology education research

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Ph.D. in Physiology, Biology, Biology education research, Physics education research, Chemistry education research, learning sciences or related field. 

Minimum requirements must be identifiable from the CV/Resume

Desired Qualifications

Experience with education research. However, all enthusiastic, curious and ambitious candidates with a doctoral degree are encouraged to apply.
Demonstrated record of productivity (e.g., research publications).

Required Application Materials

To apply, please attach.

1. A letter of application which specifically addresses the job requirements and outlines qualifications; 2. A current CV/resume; 3. List of three or more professional references

Special Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/17/2023

Website

psl.msu.edu

Department Statement

The discipline of physiology is uniquely positioned among the biomedical sciences to span the gulf between exploring the most fundamental aspects of biology and the most practical and applied problems of human and animal health. Faculty in the Physiology Department at Michigan State University work to understand how the vast array of molecular and cellular events successfully integrate to define the phenomenon of human existence.

The Physiology Department Mission: Identify factors and molecules that promote health and disease. Understand mechanisms of disease progression.- Improve overall human and animal health through identification of novel therapeutic targets and treatments. Train future scientists in state of the art physiology concepts & approaches.

The Department of Physiology at Michigan State University embraces diversity in its faculty, students and staff. We are committed to providing an environment that nurtures and values inclusion of different backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and skills. Engaging the unique and diverse contributions of our department members results in innovation and excellence in our research, teaching, service and outreach. We take pride in the strength of our diversity and our ability to work together with respect and equality.

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.