The College of Education and Human Ecology at The Ohio State University is looking for a Post Doctoral Scholar to work with Dr. Matthew Brock at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy and Dr. Katherine Walton at the Nisonger Center. The Post Doctoral Scholar will split their time between work on (1) a federally funded project examining the impact of FLIP Recessan 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.

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 Recessan 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 scholars time will focus on partnering with Dr. Katherine Walton at the Nisonger CenterA University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. Specifically, this time will focus on dissemination initiatives regarding training teachers and other early childhood staff to implement best practices for inclusive early childhood education.

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 applicants 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 applicants scholarship and workstyle. Application questions can be directed to brock.184@osu.edu

About EHE

The College of Education and Human Ecology values learning as a lifelong process. The educators, researchers and professionals we help grow are critical to shaping academic success and health and wellness for generations to come. EHE embodies the mission and goals of OSU, and is committed to:

• Creating and discovering knowledge to improve the well-being of our state, regional, national and global communities.
• Educating students through a comprehensive array of distinguished academic programs.
• Preparing a diverse student body to be leaders and engaged citizens.
• Fostering a culture of engagement and service.
• Understanding that diversity and inclusion are essential components of our excellence.

We are led by our core values of excellence; diversity in people and of ideas; inclusion; access and affordability; innovation; collaboration and multidisciplinary endeavor; and integrity, transparency and trust.

About the EHE Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy and Schoenbaum Family Center

All of us at the Crane Center for Early Childhood Research and Policy are committed to improving childrens learning and development at home, in school and in the community. This commitment is seen through the work of our renowned researchers and dedicated staff whose diverse skills improve the lives of children from birth to age five and their families, particularly those at risk. This mosaic of contributions includes speech-language pathology, psychology, reading, special education, education statistics and elementary education expertise.

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