AI Education Research Assistant - Learning Lab

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a full-time Assistant Specialist in the Digital Learning Lab to support research on AI-assisted and agentic coding in K-12 settings. The role emphasizes curriculum development, professional development for educators, and data-driven project coordination.

Initial appointment is one year with potential renewal based on funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, starting at the published range and increasing with credentials.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an education-related field required.
• Research experience on teaching AI-assisted and agentic coding to secondary students.
• Experience in developing curricula and resources.

Responsibilities

• Developing curriculum for teaching AI-assisted and agentic coding.
• Conducting professional development on how to teach AI-assisted and agentic coding.
• Assisting students with AI-assisted and agentic coding tasks.
• Developing instructional resources to support AI-assisted and agentic coding.
• Collecting, managing, and analyzing data from research participants.
• Helping manage communications with instructors, team members, and stakeholders.
• Mapping project timelines and milestones and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Updating and submitting human subjects protocols.
• Assisting with publications and presentations.
• Assisting with administrative work in support AI-assisted and agentic coding projects.

Skills

Curriculum development

Educational research

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in education-related field

4–6 years specialized research training/experience

Job description

University of California, Irvine is seeking a full-time Assistant Specialist in the Digital Learning Lab to support research on AI-assisted and agentic coding in K-12 settings. The role emphasizes curriculum development, professional development for educators, and data-driven project coordination.

Initial appointment is one year with potential renewal based on funding. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience, starting at the published range and increasing with credentials.