Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Create For Stem 40000120 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Aug 10 2026 Closing at: Aug 10 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Natural Science 1150883 Position Summary 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. The postdoctoral scholar will work closely with the project PI,
Dr. Kevin Haudek and collaborate with other project faculty to: 1) analyze student responses to assessment tasks using AI-supported tools and rubrics; 2) develop and refine formative feedback for student explanations and models; 3) help design, test, and refine GenAI feedback tools, including prompt development and review of AI-generated outputs;; 4) collect, organize, and analyze classroom data, including student
engagement and performance; 5) conduct and analyze think-alouds and/or interviews with high school students and teachers about feedback and the use of the AI system; 6) support teacher-facing implementation activities and professional development as needed; 7) assist with project management and 8) contribute to project reports, publications, and conference presentations. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with
faculty, other postdoctoral researchers and graduate students in Michigan State University'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.
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