Postbac Researcher: Physics Data Analysis & Education

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Georgia, located in Athens, GA, is seeking a CMC-Young Postbaccalaureate Researcher to support NSF-funded work on how assessment item formats influence student problem solving. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, coordinating with physics instructors, and producing scholarly outputs.

Responsibilities include data collection across courses, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and development of instructional materials.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of undergraduate Physics.
• Quantitative and qualitative data analysis using software like Python, R, MaxQDA, Nvivo.
• Data entry and processing skills.
• Knowledge of policies and ethics around human subjects research.
• Knowledge of scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement data collection across introductory physics courses and administer study assessments.
• Assist with participant recruitment, informed consent, and tracking of participants.
• Collaborate with UGA physics faculty to schedule classroom data collection.
• Maintain organized research records and study data per project protocols.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analyses and compare CMC formats with traditional assessments.
• Prepare data summaries, tables, figures, and reporting materials.
• Contribute to scientific outputs, including peer‑reviewed publications and presentations.
• Develop instructional and assessment materials incorporating CMC approaches.
• Create learning activities and assignments aligned with project goals.
• Assist with developing implementation protocols and resources for instructors participating in the project.
• Support training materials and documentation for project implementation.
• Participate in regular project meetings and track deliverables.

Skills

Undergraduate Physics

Data analysis

Data entry/processing

Human subjects ethics

Scientific writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Python

R

MaxQDA

Nvivo

Job description

The University of Georgia, located in Athens, GA, is seeking a CMC-Young Postbaccalaureate Researcher to support NSF-funded work on how assessment item formats influence student problem solving. The role involves collecting and analyzing data, coordinating with physics instructors, and producing scholarly outputs.

Responsibilities include data collection across courses, data analysis (qualitative and quantitative), and development of instructional materials.