Teaching & Training Opportunities

 

Post-doctoral fellowship in Behavioral Education and Research

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).