Post-doctoral Research Associate- Education Research & Opportunity Center
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 6, 2024
The Education Research & Opportunity Center (ERO)
Postdoctoral Position in Artificial Intelligence and Postsecondary Career Education
Building Automation Resilient Community and Technical College CTE Programs: Evidence and Best Practices from Tennessee is a three-year ECMC Foundation-funded project that explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), workforce automation, and career and technical education (CTE) in community and technical colleges. The project combines quantitative analyses of student-level records with qualitative data gathered from interviews and discussions with AI and CTE experts and industry representatives. The project also will build a Networked Improvement Community among community and technical college practitioners in the state of Tennessee to build AI-resilient postsecondary CTE pipelines. The project is led by PI Cameron Sublett, who seeks a postdoctoral fellow interested in growing their research and technical assistance skillset on a highly-visible and unique study in partnership with ACTE, Advance CTE and the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The project is based in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, a leading educational research institution, located in Knoxville, Tennessee. Remote work is an option for the right candidate. Applicants should have a completed doctoral degree in Education Leadership, Higher Education, Education Policy, Economics or related field. Preferred qualifications include experience working with large, administrative data, statistical analysis and programming, project management, and working with external stakeholder groups.
This position is a full-time, twelve-month appointment with a salary of $65,000, with health/ dental insurance, a travel allowance, and other benefits. At UTK, we strive to provide eligible employees with a comprehensive suite of benefits. For complete information about insurance, retirement, and other available benefits, visit the UT System HR Benefits website: https://hr.tennessee.edu/benefits/. This position is for up to three years, contingent upon funding.
Qualifications :
The Application review will begin June 1, 2024
Applicants must apply online and attach a detailed CV, a cover letter explaining interest and expertise related to the project, as well as the names and contact information of three references. Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Cameron Sublett at csublett@utk.edu
