Research Associate, Learning Maps for K-12 Math (Hybrid)

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

176 hours paid vacation

96 hours sick leave

10 paid holidays

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement program

Life and disability insurance

Educational and professional develop.

Job summary

ATLAS, a research center at the University of Kansas, is seeking a Research Associate to advance cognitive learning map models for K-12 mathematics instruction and assessment. You will design, manage, and disseminate research, collaborating with internal and external partners on product development and project implementation.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to produce accessible math learning materials, assessments, and professional development resources.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics education, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction or a related field OR master’s degree in mathematics education, educational psychology, curriculum and instruction or a related field and a minimum three (3) years’ experience in research and/or assessments that serve a wide range of learners
• One (1) year academic or professional experience conducting, documenting, and synthesizing developmental and empirical research
• One (1) year of experience using complex spreadsheets and databases as evidenced by previous work history or professional training
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for scholarly and practitioner audiences, as evidenced by application materials

Responsibilities

• 40% - Support the design, planning and implementation of learning map projects.
• 25% - Develop high-quality, accessible, map-based educational materials for teaching mathematics.
• 20% - Conduct research syntheses in K-12 education; summarize empirical literature.
• 5% - Communicate with external audiences, including state departments of education and professional organizations.
• 5% - Contribute to development of proposals for funded research projects.
• 5% - Special projects or other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research design

Data analysis

Documentation

Collaboration

Communication

Education

PhD in mathematics education or related field

Masters + 3 years of research experience

Tools

Excel

Databases

Job description

ATLAS, a research center at the University of Kansas, is seeking a Research Associate to advance cognitive learning map models for K-12 mathematics instruction and assessment. You will design, manage, and disseminate research, collaborating with internal and external partners on product development and project implementation.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams to produce accessible math learning materials, assessments, and professional development resources.