Position Summary
The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with faculty in the College of Natural Science and CREATE to analyze and develop feedback to students’ responses to assessments, including explanations and models. The postdoc will work to implement AI in support of analyzing student responses – including tasks such as modifying rubrics, employing AI supported tools, collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, and writing scholarly materials. The postdoctoral candidate will also conduct professional development and conduct cognitive interviews with students and teachers.
Responsibilities include working in coordination with the director of CREATE, Joe Krajcik, and other faculty, in CREATE to 1) analyze assessment tasks using AI, 2) develop developmental feedback based on student responses, 3) design, develop, and conduct interviews with high school teachers and students on feedback they received and the use of the AI system, 4) collect, organize and analyze data, 5) provide management and leadership for the project, 6) work with a team to plan and write reports, conference papers and journal articles that disseminate the research, and 7) make presentations at regional and national conferences.
The candidate will collaborate with faculty, other postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE for STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -science education or a science discipline, preferably in chemistry or closely related field with relevant experience.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in science education or a science discipline, preferably in chemistry or closely related field with relevant experience.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with experience in assessment design and analysis, knowledge of using AI to improve learning, educational research experience, knowledge of mixed-methods research, and experience in secondary science teaching are highly preferred.
Required Application Materials
Resume/CV; Cover letter; One page statement of research interests; Names and emails of 3 references.
Special Instructions
To apply, please go to: https://careers.msu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
www.create4stem.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
