We are looking for a brilliant Postdoctoral Scholar to join our amazing team at East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Postdoctoral Scholar is a fantastic opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in adaptability, decision-making and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Postdoctoral Scholar at East Carolina University today!
The postdoctoral scholar is responsible for managing the Multi-institution APA Mentorship Consortium (MAMC) funded by US Department of Education and independent and collaborative development, implementation, and analysis of scientific research in the discipline of adapted physical activity. Responsibilities include management of all aspects of MAMC including but not limited to (a) collect, prepare and submit scholar data, (b) collect and prepare progress reports, and other reports required by funding agency, © organize enrichment program (e.g. online seminar, summer institute, exchange program), (d) manage online platform to disseminate the activities of MAMC, (e) communicate with all subcontract institutions, (f) assist faculty for mentoring doctoral scholars supported by this project, (f) initiate independent research, (g) collaborate and support research projects within MAMC, and (h) provide instruction if needed.
The purposes of MAMC are training highly qualified leaders in adapted physical activity to train pre-service physical education teachers and related service professionals to appropriately educate youth with disabilities in public school and increasing research capacity in Adapted Physical Activity. The post-doctoral scholar is expected to play a significant role of the purposes of this project.
Approximately 70% of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted to management of the Multi-institution APA Mentorship Consortium.
Approximately 30 % of the postdoctoral scholar's time will be devoted engaged in independent and collaborative research within the MAMC.
Minimum Education/Experience English Proficiency, excellent written and oral communication skills, PhD in Adapted Physical Activity or related field.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education License or Certification Required by the Department Special Instructions to Applicant To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply through PeopleAdmin and attach their CV or resume, cover letter and names and contact information of 3 references. Appointments are typically for a one-year period. Five years (typically five appointments of one year) is typically the maximum total period that any individual may serve as a Scholar. The University, in its sole discretion has the option to renew or extend any appointment, subject to the availability of funds, past performance evaluations and/or any other lawful reasons. For other information on the ECU Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, please visit our website at:
Additional Instructions to Applicant In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date 06/22/2023
Open Until Filled No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date. 06/29/2023
Initial Screening Begins 06/30/2023
Rank Level Not Applicable
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Benefits of working as a Postdoctoral Scholar in Greenville, NC:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Advantageous package
