HOLA STEM Lab, University of Maryland, College Park
Postdoctoral Research Fellow Opportunity
We are also seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow with a Ph.D. in Psychology, Human Development, Educational Psychology, or a related discipline. The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong quantitative and analytic skills (e.g., multilevel modeling, SEM, longitudinal or experimental designs), experience using R, STATA, or MPlus.
- Experience with behavioral data (e.g., coding and analyzing parent–child interactions) is a plus.
- Research interests in children’s learning, or family engagement in STEM.
- Commitment to culturally responsive research with bilingual communities.
· Strong time management, organization, attention to detail, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
· Strong record of scientific writing/publications is desirable.
The postdoc will collaborate on ongoing intervention projects focused on DLLs’ early math learning and Latino families, co-author publications, mentor students, and develop independent research directions. Funding is available for 2 years, with salary following UMD postdoctoral guidelines and support for professional development and conference travel. Start date is flexible in 2026.
Application Instructions: If interested, please send a letter of research interests and background, a CV, 1 example peer-reviewed publication, and contact information for three references to Jimena Cosso (jcosso@umd.edu). Please include “Postdoctoral Application” in the email subject line.Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you know of potential candidates who may be a good fit for either position, please feel free to share this announcement. Interested individuals are welcome to contact me directly at jcosso@umd.edu for additional details.
Thank you in advance for helping us connect with talented scholars who are passionate about advancing equity and excellence in STEM education.
Closing Date:
Contact: jcosso@umd.edu