Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
About The Position
The postdoctoral scholar will join a collaborative research team in the College of Natural Science and the CREATE for STEM Institute to support research on AI-assisted formative assessment and feedback in high school science classrooms. The position focuses on analyzing student responses to three-dimensional science learning tasks, including written explanations and student-generated models, and contributing to the development and refinement of generative AI–based feedback. The postdoctoral scholar will participate in classroom implementation studies examining how students and teachers use AI-generated feedback to support science learning. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year based on performance and funding.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in science education or a Ph.D. in a science discipline, preferably in biology, chemistry or closely related field with relevant educational research experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using AI to support student science learning
- Designing and analyzing assessments
- Conducting discipline‑based education research in chemistry or biology
- Applying mixed‑methods research approaches
Responsibilities
- Analyze student responses to assessment tasks using AI-supported tools and rubrics
- Develop and refine formative feedback for student explanations and models
- Help design, test, and refine GenAI feedback tools, including prompt development and review of AI-generated outputs
- Collect, organize, and analyze classroom data, including student engagement and performance
- Conduct and analyze think-alouds and/or interviews with high school students and teachers about feedback and the use of the AI system
- Support teacher-facing implementation activities and professional development as needed
- Assist with project management
- Contribute to project reports, publications, and conference presentations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
