Postdoctoral Research Associate at Institute for the Future Education - Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Institute for the Future Education - Neuroscience

The Institute for the future of Education (https://tec.mx/en/ife) has been created to generate, transfer, and disseminate applicable knowledge on educational innovation in an experimental, interdisciplinary, open, and world-class way, connecting, inspiring, and accompanying those who seek disruptive solutions for the future of higher education and lifelong learning. The institute focuses on four main key themes: 

1. Fit for Purpose: Pedagogical and technological approaches that lead to effective learning.
2. Accessible: Cater to different learners’ needs and contexts.
3. Inclusive: Higher Education and Lifelong learning opportunities for all segments of the population.
4. Relevant/Responsive: Meet the Dynamic changing needs of industries and society.

The Institute invites early-career, ambitious researchers to apply for postdoctoral positions to develop interdisciplinary research at a world-class level in the usage of neurotechnology in the learning of STEM disciplines. This position is a one-year contract (renewable for one additional year in case of outstanding performance).  Part of the position´s responsibility may include working with direct supervisors as a teaching assistant, not exceeding 25% of the total time.

Requirements:

• Must have earned a Ph.D. degree in the following areas of knowledge: in the fields of education, neuroeducation, discipline-based education, social sciences or related areas.
• Has outstanding leadership potential, and commitment to developing an exciting and innovative research agenda to produce high scientific impact, technology development, or opportunities to develop technology-based entrepreneurship, in neurotechnology. Previous experience in educational research in STEM disciplines and/or neuroscience is an advantage. In addition, skills such as writing funding projects and manuscripts for publication are preferred.
• Published at least one scientific journal article indexed in Scopus.
• Previous experience in the discipline is desirable (for example, participation in international research or development projects, research stay, or previous postdoctoral stays).
• A team player open to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Demonstrated oral and written English skills at least at the level of B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Spanish proficiency is desirable but not a requirement.

Location: Monterrey, México.

About Tec de Monterrey

Tec de Monterrey is a private non-for-profit institution with 26 campuses distributed in Mexico. It has more than 89,000 current students and 230,000 graduates. The mission of Tec de Monterrey is to educate proactive, humanistic, and internationally competitive leaders of the industry, academia, government, and business fields. With over 100 academic programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Tec has established a reputation for providing educational experiences of the highest quality and fit for an increasingly globalized and digitalized world. For more information about Tec de Monterrey, please watch this video and visit: https://tec.mx/en

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