The Learning Science group at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technology (ICT) is searching for a Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate to join our team. The Learning Science group leverages AI, Machine Learning, and other emerging technologies to personalize learning so that students of all ages and backgrounds can learn better and achieve their goals. We work to establish new genres of AI tools that can empower educators, under-served groups, and public/government organizations to make the greatest impact for the learners who need it most.
The Postdoc will help to create prototype software and provide technical lead to the team for prototype development. The Postdoc should have strong expertise in multiple areas and should be interested and able to learn other areas where they do not have substantial experience.
This is a one year fixed-term appointment and renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor.
Job Accountabilities:
- Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor.
- Identifies, researches, compiles and evaluates data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization.
- Engages in data analytics, interpretation and presentation.
- Writes proposals for funding and suggests novel aspects for research.
- Writes and publishes results. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.
- Provides leadership to students and junior staff.
Preferred Experience:
- Expertise in systems design and modern software engineering for web-based and/or mobile applications.
- Knowledgeable about AWS and server requirements.
- Knowledgeable about IRB processes and requirements for human subject testing. Able to document, submit for IRB approval and execute studies.
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.
- Knowledgeable about conferences and publications researching advanced learning technologies, AI/machine learning, learning science, and related areas.
Preferred Education/Field of Expertise:
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Learning Sciences, AI/ML, or related fields.
Application Link: Please apply for this position at the USC Job Site at this posting. This is a one year fixed-term appointment, renewable on the recommendation of the faculty mentor.
https://usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-angeles/postdoctoral-research-associate-learningtechnologies/1209/15462696624
Supplemental Materials: When applying for this position, please provide any materials that you feel represent your body of work in addition to your cover letter and CV:
- Code samples, open-source projects, websites, and/or demos that you feel represent you.
- These may be provided as a page of links with descriptions or supplemental materials that you upload with your resume/cover letter during the application process.
Please title attached files with your LAST NAME, FIRST NAME – Postdoc Learning Science Team – Object Type (e.g., Cover Letter, Resume, Code Samples).
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