Postdoc: AI-Enhanced STEM Education & Literacy

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in STEM Education and AI Literacy, housed in the AI4STEM Education Center at the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Athens campus. This 12-month renewable appointment focuses on AI literacy and responsible AI use in STEM classrooms.

Responsibilities include designing AI-integrated curricula, conducting cross-disciplinary studies, mentoring students, and disseminating findings to educators and policy

Qualifications

• A doctorate in STEM education, learning sciences, computer science, or a closely related field by the start date.
• Research training and evidence of expertise in STEM teaching and learning, STEM pedagogy, or technology-enhanced learning.
• Expertise with AI literacy frameworks, generative AI tools, or the application of AI in educational settings.
• High-quality publications related to STEM education, learning sciences, or AI-enabled instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on STEM education, AI literacy, and AI-enhanced teaching and learning across K–12 and higher education.
• Design and study instructional innovations that integrate generative AI into STEM curricula, assessments, and classroom practices.
• Lead or co-lead professional development to support teachers’ understanding and classroom use of AI tools.
• Publish scholarly work and disseminate findings to researcher, practitioner, and policy communities.
• Support the Center Director on initiatives related to STEM education, outreach, and interdisciplinary programs.
• Advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students conducting research in STEM education, AI literacy, and technology-enhanced learning.

Skills

AI literacy

STEM education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Research productivity

Communication skills

Education

Doctorate in STEM education or related field

Research training in STEM pedagogy

Tools

AI tools

NLP / ML concepts

Educational software design

Job description

The University of Georgia invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in STEM Education and AI Literacy, housed in the AI4STEM Education Center at the Mary Frances Early College of Education, Athens campus. This 12-month renewable appointment focuses on AI literacy and responsible AI use in STEM classrooms.

Responsibilities include designing AI-integrated curricula, conducting cross-disciplinary studies, mentoring students, and disseminating findings to educators and policy