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CREATE for STEM Institute in the College of Education at Michigan State University seeks a postdoctoral scholar to support and coordinate project activities and programs in elementary science classes. This individual will support to collaborate and coordinate study partners and other members of the study team, develop the AI scoring algorithms and a teacher dashboard, implement AI for analyzing student responses – including tasks such as modifying rubrics, employing AI supported tools, collecting, organizing, and analyzing data, and writing scholarly materials.
Responsibilities include working with the project director and other team members to 1) coordinate data collection from schools, teachers, and students, 2) design, develop, and conduct interviews with elementary school teachers and students, 3) collect, organize, and analyze data, 5) provide management and leadership for the project, 6) work with a team to plan and write reports, conference papers and journal articles that disseminate the research, and 7) make presentations at regional and national conferences.
The candidate will collaborate with faculty, other postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in Michigan State's CREATE for STEM Institute (http://www.create4stem.msu.edu/).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -science education or a science discipline
Minimum Requirements
Candidates are expected to hold a Ph.D. in science education or a science discipline.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates with extensive experience in assessment development, rubric design, advanced statistical analysis are highly preferred, particularly those who have applied Artificial Intelligences approaches to support and improve learning. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in educational research including knowledge of mixed-methods research design, and direct experience in elementary science education. Candidates should also demonstrate extensive expertise in developing AI models and educational technology platforms for analyzing elementary students’ written responses and for generating feedback for both teachers and students.
Required Application Materials
Resume/CV; Cover letter; One page statement of research interests; Names and emails of 3 references.
Review of Applications Begins On
06/25/2026
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
www.create4stem.msu.edu
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.