Working/Functional Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Summary

The Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation at Michigan State University invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence into higher education curriculum. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to forward-looking academic innovation initiatives at a top-ranked, land-grant research university.

The successful candidate will lead and participate in research project and platform integration projects examining how AI tools and pedagogical frameworks can be effectively and equitably integrated into university-level teaching and learning environments. This position reports directly to Vice Provost Marcio Oliveira and works closely with academic staff, project managers, and other staff across MSU.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and conduct research studies on AI integration in higher education, including curriculum design, faculty adoption, and student outcomes
• Develop, pilot, and evaluate AI-enhanced learning pathways, develop micro-credential opportunities, and assess the use of new instructional tools.
• Assist in the technical configuration and deployment of course platforms and participant registration systems
• Identify, develop, and implement assessment strategies to measure the efficacy of AI course integration initiatives
• Synthesize and communicate research findings through institutional reports, peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and institutional reports