Postdoctoral Fellow, Research and Innovation

Postdoctoral Fellow, Research and Innovation Location: Atlanta, Georgia Employment type: Full-Time, Regular Job ID: 300356 Responsibilities Conduct novel educational research at the intersection of data science, machine learning, AI, immersive technologies, and education. Conduct scientific reviews of research, assessment, evaluation, and statistical analyses. Offer educational research support to faculty, staff, and administration in UERI/OUESS and Georgia Tech based on evidence‑based data insights and statistics. Develop evidence‑based student success program design models and pilot proposals. Support the completion of grant proposals and innovation funding requests. Partner with faculty and other campus units engaged in educational research, such as the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the College of Lifetime Learning (CLL); engage in collaboration meetings and networking activities. Work with other OUESS and campus units to initiate and pilot student success programs involving academic enrichment, experiential learning, and honors programming projects. Ensure ethical and secure data practices. Prepare written products to convey research‑based knowledge and information to a variety of audiences. Engage in dissemination of UERI research, test findings, and outreach activities. Participate in teaching activities in support of the Executive Director's courses and course development. Required Qualifications Earned doctoral degree in education, sociology/social‑sciences, data science/analytics, engineering, computing, or related field from an accredited, research‑intensive university. Preferred Qualifications Successful experience with managing large‑scale educational data and projects. Experience or interest in machine learning, AI, immersive technologies, human‑centered technologies, and natural language processing techniques. Proficiency in programming languages. Knowledge of pedagogical models. Willingness to learn new areas and technologies. Record of publications in learning analytics or student success programming design. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience with interdisciplinary cooperation and strong teamwork skills. Salary Salary Range: $65,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience. Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia Institute of Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, and services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Background Check A successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Institute of Technology