Postdoctoral Scholar - Research and Evaluation Methodology Program

Work Type:
Full Time

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Education/Training/Instructional Design, Grant or Research Administration

The Research and Evaluation Methodology Program at the University of Florida invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholar positions. Postdoctoral Scholars will work with Dr. Wei Li on multiple funded projects focused on quantitative research methods development and/or the causal evaluation of educational programs. This is a 12‑month, time‑limited appointment, renewable annually for multiple years, contingent on research needs and funding availability. The start date is flexible, and the position may be performed either in person in Gainesville, FL, or remotely.

Commensurate with education and experience.

• Doctoral degree in quantitative research methods, statistics, or a closely related field by the start date (or completion of all degree requirements prior to the start date).

• Design and analysis of longitudinal studies
• Monte Carlo simulation and/or statistical software or package development (e.g., R, Stata)
• Multilevel modeling (MLM), difference-in-differences (DID), or comparative interrupted time series (CITS)
• Cleaning and managing large datasets from administrative data sources or online learning platforms
• Causal machine learning (e.g., double/debiased machine learning (DML), causal forests, generic ML)
• Learning analytics and/or education data mining
• Related expertise in econometrics, causal inference, experimental and quasi-experimental design/analysis, methods for handling missing data.

Note:

This position does not require expertise in latent growth modeling or structural equation modeling (SEM), and these methods will not be used in this role. Applicants whose primary expertise is in latent growth modeling, SEM, or psychometrics may not be the best fit.

• A cover letter (maximum 1.5 pages) describing how you meet the minimum requirements and highlighting the experiences and skills that align with the preferred qualifications.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for three professional references.
• One or two examples of scholarly writing (e.g., a dissertation chapter, conference paper, or peer‑reviewed journal article).

Applications received by March 31, 2026 will receive primary consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.