Position Overview

This is a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar position who will be hired to dedicate 12 months to two major projects: (1) a federally funded project examining the impact of FLIP Recess—an intervention to improve social outcomes for students with extensive support needs at recess, and (2) research and dissemination initiatives regarding training teachers and other early childhood staff to implement best practices for inclusive early childhood education. Most (70%) of the scholars time will focus on FLIP Recess, a large efficacy trial of a recess-based intervention for students with extensive support needs funded by the Institute on Education Sciences. This work is led by Dr. Matthew Brock, who is the Principal Investigator. In addition, 30% of the scholar’s time will focus on partnering with Dr. Katherine Walton at the Nisonger Center—A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.

Position Environment

The position will start August 10, 2026 and end on August 9, 2027. The position is not renewable.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must submit the following materials via Workday: (1) a cover letter detailing the applicant’s Ph.D./Ed.D. graduation date, research foci and areas of competence (substantive expertise, methodological/statistical skills), long- and short-term career goals, and how foci, competencies, and goals align with the research project; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) an example of a published refereed journal article authored or co-authored by the applicant; and (4) names and contact information for three references who can speak to the applicant’s scholarship and workstyle. Application questions can be directed to brock.184@osu.edu