"Postdoctoral Research Associate I, College of Information Science"

Position Highlights

This position supports interdisciplinary research projects by helping plan, manage, and carry out research activities. The role includes writing reports, research papers, and grant proposals, working with professionals and community partners, and supervising students and research assistants. Other related tasks may be assigned as needed.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, managing, coordinating, and implementing interdisciplinary research projects
• Draft reports, manuscripts, and research grant proposals
• Conduct research in collaboration with professional sectors and communities
• Supervise students and research assistants
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Aspirations for an academic career focusing on interdisciplinary research integrating human and artificial intelligence to improve learning and well-being
• Knowledge and experience in human-centered intelligent system design, learning analytics, AI in education, and/or machine learning
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented with excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in academic writing in English
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Information Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Learning Sciences, Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field

Posting Number: req22511
Department: College of Information Science
Location: Main Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: NIH salary guidelines, Depends on Experience.
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates

Dr. Xiao Hu
xiaohu@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply:

Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and Two Additional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit your CV and cover letter.
In the first additional document slot, upload a research statement.
In the second additional document slot, upload a writing sample.