[MATHLINK] Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada

[Jo-Anne LeFevre]

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in early mathematical learning and assessment at Carleton University in the Department of Cognitive Science. The anticipated start date is August 15, 2022, with a minimum duration of one year. Renewal for up to two additional years is possible.

Department Background Information
The Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University (located in Ottawa, Canada) enrols approximately 600 undergraduate and 40 graduate students in B.Cog. Sc, M.Cog.Sc, and Ph.D. degrees. The department is highly interdisciplinary, drawing from Psychology, Linguistics, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Neuroscience. Faculty and staff are collegial and enjoy collaboration. More information is available at www.carleton.ca/cognitivescience<http://www.carleton.ca/cognitivescience>.

Research Project Overview
The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. Jo-Anne LeFevre, Dr. Rebecca Merkley, and Dr. Heather Douglas, as well as an international team of collaborators, on several projects involving early mathematical assessment and learning. Projects are described at www.carleton.ca/mathlab/<http://www.carleton.ca/mathlab/>.

The postdoctoral fellow will help to manage a network of researchers and education partners, so knowledge of communication tools is essential. Experience in team settings is also important. The PDF will be based in Ottawa but may be required to travel within Canada for certain activities. The PDF will be expected to work on campus but there will be some opportunities for remote work.

Salary and Benefits
The postdoctoral fellow will be offered a salary of $50,000 Cdn per annum, with the additional ability to opt into an extended health and dental benefit plan. The postdoc will be considered unionized and will be a member of PSAC Local 77000. Information on this bargaining unit can be found here: https://psac77000.ca/.

Funds will be available for relevant training courses (through the collective agreement) and for attending and presenting at one or two conferences per year.

Position Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent of this position, under the direction of Dr. LeFevre, will be responsible for supporting the research activities of several projects, including but not limited to the following core responsibilities:



  *   Analyzing data, writing journal articles
  *   Supervising undergraduate and graduate research assistants
  *   Collaborating with partners across Canada in school boards and school divisions, to facilitate the development of early math assessment tools
  *   Collaborating with international partners
  *   Providing leadership and organizational expertise
  *   Generating new research ideas
  *   Collect data with children in schools or other settings; manage and guide research assistants in multiple projects.

Job Requirements

  *   Essential qualifications include a completed Ph.D. (or expected completion before the starting date) in Cognitive Science, Developmental Psychology, Educational Psychology or a related field, as well as excellent writing, communication, and statistical skills. Fluency in English is essential. Knowledge of the literature in mathematical cognition is also very important, although candidates with expertise in related areas (e.g., reading development, educational interventions) may be considered.
  *   Although not essential, applicants with knowledge of the education system in one or more Canadian provinces and/or a degree in Education (e.g., B. Ed.) would be desirable.

Accommodations and Accessibility
Should you require a copy of this posting in an alternate format, please contact us as soon as possible and we would be happy to get one to you in a timely manner. We believe in the importance of supporting on the-job success for the incumbent and are pleased to discuss and/or provide specific tools, resources or other requirements for day-to-day work requirements, as needed.

About Carleton University:
Carleton University is a dynamic and innovative research and teaching institution with a national and international reputation as a leader in collaborative teaching and learning, research and governance. To learn more about our university and the City of Ottawa, please visit www.carleton.ca/provost<http://www.carleton.ca/provost>.

Carleton University is committed to fostering diversity within its community as a source of excellence, cultural enrichment, and social strength. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our university including, but not limited to: women; visible minorities; First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; persons with disabilities; and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression. Carleton understands that career paths vary. Legitimate career interruptions will in no way prejudice the assessment process and their impact will be taken into careful consideration.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should accommodation be required, and arrangements will be made in a timely manner. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Candidates that would like to apply for this fellowship opportunity are invited to submit their cover letter along with a full CV, a list of three referees, and up to three relevant publications in a single PDF file to Jo-Anne LeFevre at jo-anne.lefevre at carleton.ca<mailto:jo-anne.lefevre at carleton.ca> by July 3rd, 2022. Referees will only be contacted if an interview is requested.

Informal inquiries and questions can be sent to Jo-Anne LeFevre at jo-anne.lefevre at carleton.ca<mailto:jo-anne.lefevre at carleton.ca> or to Rebecca Merkley at Rebecca.merkley at carleton.ca<mailto:Rebecca.merkley at carleton.ca> .

Applications will be evaluated starting June 20th and continue until the position is filled.


Jo-Anne LeFevre, Ph.D.
Chancellor’s Professor of Cognitive Science and Psychology
Chair, Department of Cognitive Science
Fellow, Canadian Society for Brain, Behaviour, and Cognitive Science
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON K1S 5B6

www.carleton.ca/mathlab/