Postdoctoral Fellow, English

Location        AE

Organization Name        English

About University 

The newly-established Khalifa University of Science and Technology (KU) combines the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology (MI), the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Petroleum Institute (PI) into one world-class, research-intensive institution, seamlessly integrating research and education to produce world leaders and critical thinkers in applied science and engineering. Khalifa University endeavors to be a leader among research intensive universities of the 21st century, while catalyzing the growth of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s rapidly developing knowledge economy.

Brief Description

To provide high quality research support and undertake internationally competitive research aimed at publication thereby contributing to the academic and research mission of the University.

Since the Postdoctoral experience is transitional to becoming an independent researcher or faculty member, the Postdoctoral tries their best to acquire the varied skills necessary to advance their career with guidance from the advisor. These skills include, but are not limited to, the ability to present research plans and findings in a convincing style, both in oral and written modes of communication, the ability to understand research group management and supervision of others, the ability to establish contacts and network with colleagues pursuing a similar research agenda, the ability to organize and teach a class or a course if more inclined towards a teaching career.

Detailed Description

The successful candidate will assist with a large-scale empirical study of second-language learning practices. Among other tasks, they might: 1) perform quantitative analysis on assessment scores and qualitative analysis on texts and interview data; 2) help to develop a coding scheme to code student interviews; 3) help to develop interview questions and perform post-assessment interviews.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• A PhD in rhetoric and composition, second-language learning, educational psychology or a related field is required for this position, though ABDs may also be considered.

Required Experience

• Applicants should have experience in statistical analysis (t-testing, ANOVA, etc.).  Experience in empirical writing studies research and/or second-language writing research is desirable, but not required.
• Applicants should have an active research agenda and be capable of independent publication.

How To Apply

CV + Research Interest Statement

Should you require further assistance or if you face any issue with the online application, please feel to contact the Recruitment Team (RecruitmentTeam@ku.ac.ae)