Postdoctoral Fellow: STEM Education & Skills Research

ETS; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ETS is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to research on future-ready competencies in STEM education, with emphasis on mathematics and assessment. The role focuses on how learners develop collaboration, critical thinking, and communication within authentic contexts.

The position is a one-year appointment at ETS Research Institute, with possibility of renewal. Strong quantitative and mixed-methods skills, and programming in R or Python, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. completed within the past three years or expected before start date.
• Strong background in STEM education, measurement, and AI-related education research.
• Experience analyzing assessment data and publishing findings.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct studies on competency-based STEM learning and pathways.
• Analyze data and develop validity arguments for measuring future-ready skills.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary ETS teams and external partners.
• Disseminate findings through journals and conferences.

Skills

STEM education

Mathematics education

Learning sciences

Educational measurement

Human-AI collaboration

Programming (R, Python)

Education

Ph.D. in STEM education or related field

Tools

R

Python

Job description

ETS is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to research on future-ready competencies in STEM education, with emphasis on mathematics and assessment. The role focuses on how learners develop collaboration, critical thinking, and communication within authentic contexts.

The position is a one-year appointment at ETS Research Institute, with possibility of renewal. Strong quantitative and mixed-methods skills, and programming in R or Python, are preferred.