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DELTA Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Job Description

Posting Number

PG191570PD

Position Number

00109879

Position Type

Post Doc

FLSA

Exempt

Department ID

339001 - DELTA

Department

339001 - DELTA

Job City & State

Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties

DELTA’s role within the Office of the Provost is to advance the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State’s academic programs and courses, both on campus and at a distance. DELTA supports distance-based credit programs and courses for the university, and provides enterprise academic technology and instructional support services for all modes of course delivery.

In support of DELTA’s strategic mission the team delivers and supports premium technology offerings that enhance and creatively advance the teaching & learning environment. Working with NC State instructors and partners, DELTA leads the way in designing, creating, implementing and supporting extraordinary digital learning experiences for our community of learners. DELTA applies expertise in technologies and pedagogies to create and nurture innovative, effective and impactful digital learning experiences for our community of instructors and learners with a collaborative, service-oriented and innovative mindset.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Conducts data-driven research for specific objectives centered around student success including DE and traditional, on-campus students, and DE Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)
  • Creates qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed method research method designs for collecting, analyzing and disseminating large research project findings

Other Work/Responsibilities

  • Keeps current with literature to identify trends and best practices in technology-enhanced, blended, or online/distance education learning environments
  • Keeps current with literature emphasizing current trends in research methodology and approaches to address targeted research questions
  • Collaborates with faculty and university colleagues on educational research, focusing on student learning/experiences outcomes in technology-enhanced, blended, and online/distance education courses
  • Disseminates DELTA research findings via NC State seminars/workshops, conference presentations and scholarly publications, etc.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; a flexible work arrangement is an option depending on business needs

Department Required Skills

  • Experience in quantitative and qualitative research design and analysis, including working with large datasets
  • Ability to develop and present a research outline/proposal
  • Ability to use appropriate statistical tools and software packages to administer surveys and analyze data (e.g., Qualtrics, Stata, R, SAS, and/or SPSS)
  • Ability to write reports, and effectively communicate findings at different technical levels for a variety of academic audiences
  • Ability to support research initiatives (from goals and objectives through reporting), focusing on the effect technology-enhanced, blended, or online/distance education pedagogy have on student learning and teaching in higher education
  • Excellent written skills and verbal communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • Experience with mixed methods research design and/or non-normal data
  • Ability to think analytically and relate statistical concepts and applications to statistical and non-statistical users
  • Ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
  • Ability to execute a research outline/proposal, ensuring timely implementation of the research approach and accurate measurement of specified research questions
  • Ability to work independently and to seek direction when needed
  • Commitment to a career involving research and teaching
  • Excellent collaboration skills

Required License or Certification

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$58,656

Job Open Date

10/21/2025

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/224305

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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