AI in Education Research Lead (K-12)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmplifyLearn.AI Center at the University of Washington seeks an Assistant Director of Research to oversee research and technology development in AI for education. Reporting to the Director, you will lead a team studying effective edtech features, AI adoption in schools, and collaborations with Colleague AI to assess impact on teacher efficiency and student learning.

This role emphasizes project management, grant writing, and stakeholder engagement with K-12 institutions and funders, with a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and 4+ years leading research projects.
• Proven ability in AI in educational settings and research design.
• Strong quantitative methods and causal inference expertise.
• Experience managing graduate students and data scientists.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, testing, and refinement of AI in education studies.
• Develop validation systems for AI models in education.
• Coordinate with Director and faculty on priorities and agenda.
• Identify funding opportunities and assist in grant writing.
• Oversee research projects and budgets across education AI initiatives.
• Mentor graduate students and data scientists; foster collaboration.
• Engage with K-12 institutions, EdTech partners, and funders.

Skills

AI in education

Causal inference

Quantitative research

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in a related field

Ph.D. in Education, CS, Data Sciences, or related field

Job description

The AmplifyLearn.AI Center at the University of Washington seeks an Assistant Director of Research to oversee research and technology development in AI for education. Reporting to the Director, you will lead a team studying effective edtech features, AI adoption in schools, and collaborations with Colleague AI to assess impact on teacher efficiency and student learning.

This role emphasizes project management, grant writing, and stakeholder engagement with K-12 institutions and funders, with a