About this role
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 (GER ² I). 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 T he Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with the GER ² I 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 GER ² I programs and initiatives, including the collection and analysis of outcome data and the communication of findings to stakeholders Collaborate with GER ² I 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 GER ² I 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 [email protected] . Background Check A background check will be required for employment in this position Equal Opportunity Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access university