What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Researcher – Human Centered AI Lab position at The University Of Denver?
Work type: Postdoc / Research / Fellow
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Postdoc / Fellow, Research
Division: Ritchie School of Eng & Comp Sci
The Human Centered AI Lab at the Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) at the University of Denver seeks a candidate to fill one Post-Doctoral Researcher position This is a one-year position, with potential for renewal subject to availability of funds. The desired start date is September 1, 2024, but this is negotiable.
Position Summary
The post-doctoral associate will be a full-time, 12-month employee of the University of Denver. The post-doctoral associate will be a full-time, 12-month employee of the University of Denver. The post-doctoral researcher will work closely with and be supervised by Dr. Stephen Hutt in the Department of Computer Science and can expect to collaborate on grant-funded projects with Drs. Ryan Baker, Jaclyn Ocumpaugh (University of Pennsylvania), and Caitlin Mills (University of Minnesota).
Essential Functions
The candidate will primarily work on interdisciplinary projects funded by Advanced Education Research and Development Fund to examine how applied artificial intelligence can support our understanding of cognitive/affective states and executive functioning during complex learning. The candidate is expected to have a strong background in one or more of the following areas: research methods and design, eye-tracking, statistics, quantitative methods, and supervised machine learning.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in either Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Learning Science, Educational Psychology or related field
- Experience with human subjects research and regulations
- Record of successful publication in a related field. Ability to collaboratively write conference and journal publications and interact with potential research sponsors.
- Excellent oral/written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, R, Java, PHP).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with learning technology
- Prior experience working at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Learning Science
- Prior experience with multimodal sensing (e.g., eye tracking, physiological sensing)
- Experience with mixed methods analysis
Working Environment
- Standard office environment.
- Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
- Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
- Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
- Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Schedule
The University’s administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Work schedule may vary.
In accordance with the University’s flexible work policy, this position is eligible to be considered for partial or full remote work. Further details regarding this plan will be determined with the hiring manager and are dependent on the division and team specific needs.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 7, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is GE8.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $61,000 - $71,000.
The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers' Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: May 17, 2024
Applications close: June 07, 2024
Salary : $61,000 - $71,000
