Postdoctoral Fellow in EducationNew!

• Design and conduct quantitative, qualitative and mixed-methods studies on the five research areas above.
• Analyze institutional data, such as admissions, learning management system, assessment and competency-mastery records, student surveys, and graduate employment and alumni outcomes.
• Develop research instruments (surveys, interview and focus-group guides, observation tools) and collect new data where needed.
• Design and evaluate pilots of new teaching, assessment and AI-enabled approaches, using experimental or quasi-experimental designs where appropriate.
• Ensure all research follows high ethical standards, including informed consent, data protection and confidentiality, and obtain the required ethics approvals.
• Write and publish research articles in peer-reviewed (refereed) journals in education, higher education, educational technology and assessment, with a target of at least two journal submissions per year.
• Present findings at national, regional and international conferences, seminars and workshops.
• Turn research into accessible outputs for wider audiences, such as policy briefs, practice notes, case studies, blog posts, webinars and social media.
• Document Kepler College’s model and lessons learned so that other institutions can adapt what works.
• Proposal writing and resource mobilization.
• Identify research funding opportunities from foundations, development partners, research councils, government and industry.
• Lead or co-lead the writing of competitive research proposals and grant applications, including research design, work plans, budgets and evaluation plans.
• Build research partnerships with universities, research institutes, education technology organizations, employers and policymakers.
• Manage funded research projects, ensuring timely delivery and reporting to funders.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A PhD in Education, Higher Education, STEM Education, Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences, Educational Technology, Educational Measurement and Assessment, or a closely related field, awarded within the last five years. Candidates who will complete their PhD before the start date may be considered.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications (published or under review) appropriate to career stage.
• Research interest or experience in one or more of the following: AI in education, competency-based education, experiential learning, assessment, transferable skills, or graduate employability.
• Experience writing research proposals or grant applications; a record of securing research funding is a strong advantage.
• Experience advising, mentoring, or supervising students in research.
• Commitment to ethical research practice and responsible data management.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong training in research methods, including quantitative analysis (e.g., R, Stata, Python, or SPSS), qualitative research, and mixed methods.
• Knowledge of higher education in Rwanda or Sub-Saharan Africa is an advantage.
• Excellent academic writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills in English; Kinyarwanda is an advantage.
• Curious, self-driven and collaborative, with the ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.