Assistant Director of AI Education Research

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The AmplifyLearn.AI Center at the University of Washington is seeking an Assistant Director of Research to lead the Center’s research and technology development efforts in AI for education. Reporting to the Director, you will supervise graduate researchers, coordinate studies on AI adoptions in K-12 settings, and collaborate with Colleague AI to assess impact on teaching and learning.

This role offers multidisciplinary collaboration, grant activity, and opportunities to influence policy and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience leading research projects.
• Experience leading AI/education research projects.
• Ability to manage graduate researchers and collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and oversight of AI in education research studies.
• Coordinate research projects and grant activities with faculty.
• Manage graduate students and data scientists in a mentoring role.
• Engage with K-12 schools, EdTech partners, policymakers and funders.

Skills

AI in education

Causal inference

Quantitative methods

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Job description

The AmplifyLearn.AI Center at the University of Washington is seeking an Assistant Director of Research to lead the Center’s research and technology development efforts in AI for education. Reporting to the Director, you will supervise graduate researchers, coordinate studies on AI adoptions in K-12 settings, and collaborate with Colleague AI to assess impact on teaching and learning.

This role offers multidisciplinary collaboration, grant activity, and opportunities to influence policy and