RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER 4
Company: University of Washington
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
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UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life
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position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee,
you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in
our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless
energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build
stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional
growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted
for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and
natural beauty.
POSITION PURPOSE
The University of Washington Seattle, College of Education, seeks
to recruit a highly motivated Research Scientist to apply
artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques
to address critical issues in K-12 education settings. This
position offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic
interdisciplinary team to integrate the latest advances in AI/ML
with education domain knowledge, specifically in STEM education, to
promote equitable and improved learning opportunities for both
students and teachers.
If you are a highly motivated scholar with a passion for applying
AI/ML techniques to improve education, we encourage you to apply
for this exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic team at the
University of Washington Seattle College of Education. This is a
full-time, temporary position with a twelve-month service period.
Continuation of this position is dependent upon funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We seek a Research Scientist who will take the lead in the core
areas of developing and implementing key AI/ML initiatives: AI/ML
research in STEM education and EdTech product development. The
specific duties will include, but not be limited to, the following
areas.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate possesses the following knowledge and
skills:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum
qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a
license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Instructions:
The initial application should include:
(1) A Cover Letter. This letter should introduce the applicant and
explain their interest in the position. It should highlight the
applicant's relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, as
well as explain how they can contribute to research and product
development initiatives of AI/ML in education.
(2) Curriculum vitae. This document provides an overview of the
applicant's education work experience, publications, research
projects, and other relevant qualifications.
Competitive candidates after the initial review may be requested to
submit:
(a) Examples of scholarly writing related to the job
description.
(b) Names and contact information for two references.
Please send queries about the position Dr Min Sun, Professor of
Education at misun@uw.edu.
We will begin reviewing applications on July 1, 2023. The position
will remain open until filled. The starting date will be September
16, 2023, but can be negotiated earlier.
Application Process: The application process may include completion
of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information
that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may
include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any
assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as
soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an
assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not
complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next
time you access your "My Jobs" page. If you select to take it
later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are
ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and
you will not be considered for this position until all required
assessments have been completed. Committed to attracting and
retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor
your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our
community strives to create and maintain working and learning
environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request
disability accommodation in the application process, contact the
Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu
.Applicants considered for this position will be required to
disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or
current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their
current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required
under Washington state law . COVID-19 VACCINATION
REQUIREMENTEmployees of the University of Washington are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or
religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that
an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an
authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment,
newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their
COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19
vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical
or religious exemption process for final candidates.
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