Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Evaluation of AI Tools in Higher Education
Company: Arizona State University
Location: Tempe
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The ASU Learning Engineering Institute (LEI) invites
applications for Postdoctoral Research Scholar to advance
cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial
intelligence and higher education. This role is part of a
university-wide effort to design, implement, and evaluate AI tools
that enhance teaching, learning, and institutional effectiveness.
Postdoctoral Research Scholars will play a key role in large-scale
studies that explore the development, deployment, and impact of
AI-powered systems in real-world educational settings.
Responsibilities include designing and executing research studies,
collaborating directly with faculty, staff, researchers, and campus
partners to integrate AI tools into learning environments,
conducting advanced quantitative and qualitative analyses, and
contributing to peer-reviewed publications and competitive grant
proposals. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the
future of AI in education by producing actionable insights that
directly inform institutional practice and policy. Researchers will
work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment alongside experts
in AI, learning sciences, software engineering, instructional
design, and educational technology. This is a full time position
that carries the rank of Postdoctoral Scholar under the direction
of Assistant Director of Intelligent Systems with a preferred start
date of November 24, 2025. Key Responsibilities Design and execute
large-scale evaluation studies assessing AI-powered tools and
interventions. Collaborate with faculty, instructional designers,
and other team members across campus units to implement research
protocols. Conduct data analysis using R, Python, or related tools
(e.g., statistical modeling, causal inference, learning analytics).
Contribute to funding acquisition through federal and philanthropic
grant writing efforts Disseminate findings through academic
publications, presentations, and reports to institutional leaders.
Work as part of a highly collaborative team applying learning
engineering principles to educational improvement. Required
Qualifications PhD in Learning Sciences, Educational Psychology,
Psychology, Cognitive Science, Data Science, AI in Education, or
related field by time of appointment . Strong experience with
quantitative or mixed-methods research design and analysis. Desired
Qualifications Experience evaluating AI or educational technologies
in real-world settings. Ability to leverage AI (LLMs, machine
learning, natural language processing) to develop tools and conduct
analyses. Familiarity with learning engineering, learning
analytics, or behavioral research methods. Prior involvement in
multi-stakeholder projects or interdisciplinary teams. Experience
teaching or designing instruction in a higher education setting
Experience working with a team to submit grant funding proposals
Familiarity with higher education teaching and learning contexts.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty and campus
stakeholders. Proficiency in statistical programming languages
(e.g., R, Python). Strong written and oral communication skills.
Track record of peer-reviewed publications or institutional
research reports. Postdoctoral scholar is within five years from
receipt of the doctoral degree.
Keywords: Arizona State University, Tempe , Postdoctoral Research Scholar - Evaluation of AI Tools in Higher Education, Science, Research & Development , Tempe, Arizona
