Program for Research and Evaluation in Public Schools (PREPS) is an award winning, internationally recognized laboratory conducting cutting edge research in public education. The PREPS staff has partnered with K12 schools to win some $12 million in competitive grants. Our focus is on student and teacher efficacy.

The successful applicant will lead a line of research into and development of materials for classroom, school, and district interventions that support student and teacher efficacy. The successful candidate will conduct research in student and teacher self-efficacy, competency and control, and supervise other technicians to process data, generate reports, and author research papers; write grant proposals, conduct processing by him/herself; properly maintain research laboratory hardware and software; assist the principal investigator in research, outreach, and public education; coordinate laboratory activities and research with graduate students and other research scientists.

Ph D in Education is required. Knowledge of techniques in student agency, self-regulation, educator professional development intervention development, and training of K12 teachers and administrators is required.

The salary is dependent on position classification and the skills, experience and capability of the individuals selected.

Interested persons should submit a resume and references by July 15, 2008 to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508 or email odurfjobs@odu.edu. Specify job #08025. AA/EOE

Requires high school graduate and two or more years related data entry experience or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience. Attention to detail and proficient in MicroSoft Office programs. Advance study in accounting preferred.

Send resume by June 27, 2008 to odurfjobs@odu.edu or mail to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508. Specify Job #08023. AA/EOE

Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred with 5 to 8 years of administrative experience. Experience with editing documents, producing print publications, and supporting public relations/marketing is very desirable.
Apply to odurfjobs@odu.edu or mail resume to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508. Specify job #08006. AA/EOE

A Ph.D. in experimental nuclear physics, or related field is required. The position is for one year initially, but may be renewed upon mutual agreement. Submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508 or odurfjobs@odu.edu. Screening of applicants will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. Specify job #08022. AA/EEO

Environmental analysis using wet-chemistry on a variety of nutrients and water quality parameters. Ability to perform analytical procedures following SOP’s and documented methods. Must be able to conduct fieldwork on boats in Chesapeake Bay and tributaries under a variety of weather and sea conditions. Requires a B.S. in chemistry, environmental science or related field. Send resume by May 26, 2008 to odurfjobs@odu.edu or Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508. Specify job #08017. AA/EOE

The Ocean, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences program at Old Dominion University seeks an outstanding postdoctoral research associate with strengths in structural geology and an interest in developing integrative, time-series GoogleEarth models.

The selected candidate will have a Ph.D. in structural geology, with a focus on field data analysis and geological map construction. Experience with GoogleEarth mark-up language preferred. Preference will be given to candidates that also have a background in one or more of: metamorphic petrology, ductile deformation, large-scale fault systems, tectonic reconstructions.

The position is for up to two years, available immediately, and renewable for subsequent years depending on the availability of funding and performance of successful candidate. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Application materials should be sent by e-mail to odurfjobs@odu.edu or by U.S. mail to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508. Specify Job #08014. AA/EOE

Post doctoral applicant sought to work on Library of Congress funded research project involving web services and preservation metadata. Tasks include design, analysis, simulation and initial implementation of an innovative approach to acquiring and storing preservation assertions for web resources. Research will be conducted within the context of the “mod_oai” project (see www.modoai.org for more information). Position is for one year with a chance of a renewal for a second year. Position contingent upon receipt of external funding. Submit a resume to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, P.O. Box 6369, Norfolk VA 23508 or e-mail odurfjobs@odu.edu. Specify job # 07033. AA/EOE

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - JOB #07017

Two Postdoctoral positions in NanoBiotechnology/Protein Chemistry/Single Molecule Detection/Single Cell Analysis are available immediately in the Chemistry, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences Program directed by Dr. X. Nancy Xu at Old Dominion University. Research project will involve the design and fusion of membrane proteins with fluorescent protein constructs, isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and real-time monitoring of interaction of membrane transport (efflux pump) proteins in single living cells using state-of-the-art new nanobiotechnology and single molecule detection. Research project will also involve development of novel single-molecule microscopy and spectroscopy, and nanobiotechnology for biochemical and biomedical applications.

Detailed research plans and descriptions of our areas of interest are available at her research group web site (http://www.odu.edu/~chem/xu.htm). Candidates for postdoctoral positions should have Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and cell biology, microbiology, protein engineering or related area, and have strong background in protein chemistry, molecular and cell biology, or microbiology.


As a member of Dr. Xu's research group, one will have full access to modern biological chemistry facilities and have a variety of significant opportunities to engage forefront chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical research, and bionanotechnology. The Norfolk area is a beautiful city with many cultural attractions. Its location is near the ocean and only three hours drive from Washington D. C. Nearby are Naval Research Laboratories, NASA Langley Research Center and the Thomas Jefferson National Lab offer many exciting collaborative opportunities.

Applicants with a strong commitment to original research and a demonstrated excellence in chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, or molecular and cell biology research are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and arrange to have three letters of reference sent directly to Old Dominion University Research Foundation, PO Box 6369, Norfolk, VA 23508 or e-mail odurfjobs@odu.edu. Specify job #07017. Review of applicants is ongoing until position filled. AA/EOE