Post by Asst Prof on Feb 24, 2012 7:55:16 GMT -5
Postdoctoral Scholar - Connected Learning Research Network
One postdoctoral position is available in the Digital Media & Learning Research Hub, at the UC Humanities Research Institute, based on the Irvine campus. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate in a MacArthur Foundation-funded research network on Connected Learning, investigating how new digital and networked media can support interest-driven and socially connected forms of learning. The postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for conducting ethnographic research on interest-driven learning with digital media, analyzing research findings and working collaboratively with principal investigators and others involved in the research network
Requirements – Candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline and research experience with contemporary developments concerning youth, digital media and learning. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in ethnographic and online research with young people and expertise in learning theory, Internet research, game studies, and design research. Evidence of collaborative and mixed methods research will also be valued. Travel may be required in this position to perform research and meet with collaborators.
Positions are dependent on extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year and renewal is based on performance and is contingent on receipt of project funding. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue through application deadline of March 31, 2012.
The appointments may begin as early as June 1, 2012 and would continue until May 31, 2013, renewable pending review and available funding. Annual salary ranges from $49,452.00 to $52,944.00 depending on experience.
Application Procedure - Candidates should send a CV and a letter of interest (including research skills), and have three letters of reference sent to the address below:
Courtney Santos
University of California, Irvine
UC Humanities Research Institute
Digital Media and Learning Research Hub
4000 Humanities Gateway
Irvine CA 92697-3350
Email: dmlhub@hri.uci.edu
Reference No. OEOD - 5693. The University of California, Irvine is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
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