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Job Position

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Job Position Description

The Department of Educational Studies within the College of Education at Purdue University is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate, in the Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute (GER²I). GER²I’s mission is to promote the holistic growth of giftedness, creativity, and talents in individuals throughout their lives. We offer enrichment programs for talented youth, graduate programs for future leaders, professional development for educators, and conduct innovative research in related fields.

Responsibilities

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with the GER²I Executive Director and his team to:

Design, implement, and manage research studies related to gifted education, talent development, and related areas
Conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods data collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination
Lead and contribute to the preparation of scholarly publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and grant proposals
Develop and implement program evaluation plans for GER²I programs and initiatives, including the collection and analysis of outcome data and the communication of findings to stakeholders
Collaborate with GER²I staff to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of educational programs
Mentor graduate and undergraduate students involved in research and evaluation projects, as appropriate
Engage with school, community, and university partners to support research-practice partnerships and outreach activities
Contribute to the mission of GER²I through service, collaboration, and participation in strategic initiatives

Required Qualifications

PhD in Education, Educational Psychology, Psychology, Gifted Education, or related area completed by the start of the employment
Demonstrated experience conducting research, including study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation
Experience with qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Additional Desired Qualifications

Ability to work collaboratively with a research team
Experience managing multiple projects
Knowledge of gifted education
Experience with program evaluation
Experience writing or contributing to grant proposals and externally funded projects
Experience mentoring graduate or undergraduate students
Experience with out-of-school educational programs

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
Remote work may be available for this position with the expectation to travel to Purdue University occasionally

Salary

Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience

Starting Date

October 1, 2026

Application Procedure

This position is a 12-month, Postdoctoral Research Associate position with a starting date of October 1, 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include:

a cover letter outlining the applicant’s qualifications, relevant experience, and research experience
a current curriculum vitae
names and contact information of three references, and
a writing sample (preferably a manuscript published in a peer-reviewed, scholarly journal)

All materials must be submitted through Success Factors, but addressed to Nielsen Pereira, Executive Director, Gifted Education Research & Resource Institute, Department of Educational Studies, BRNG,100 N. University Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Direct questions about the positions to npereira@purdue.edu.

Background Check

A background check will be required for employment in this position

Equal Opportunity

Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university

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