The Department of Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences at Eindhoven University of Technology invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Project on the Use of Generative AI to Teach Academic Writing
Generative AI systems such as ChatGPT pose an unprecedented challenge to established structures and institutions in many different domains, including higher education. Given the novelty and untested role of generative AI in higher education, its impact has yet to be systematically explored and evaluated.
For this reason, this postdoctoral project aims to examine the possible use and impact of generative AI systems in higher education, with a particular focus on academic writing. The findings will be directly integrated into the constructive alignment triangle of several courses at the university, thereby promoting the articulation of “future-oriented” learning objectives and “AI-proof” assessment methods for academic writing.
Duration: 2 years.
Salary
The candidate will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, they offer:
- Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. €3,877, max. €5,090)
- A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
- High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics, and topics related to research and vvaluation
- Excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children’s day-care, and sports facilities.
- Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home, and internet costs.
- A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps in building a stronger and broader academic and personal network and offers tailored support, training, and workshops
- A staff immigration team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and compensation for moving expenses.
Job Requirements
The candidate for the Postdoctoral Position on Using Generative AI to Teach Academic Writing:
- Recently completed (or be close to the completion of) a PhD degree in Learning Analytics, Educational Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field that shows an interest in both education as well as intelligent systems such as (generative) AI.
- Demonstrable experience in conducting empirical and/or experimental research, including knowledge of quantitative data analysis and data wrangling techniques (e.g., in R, Python, etc.),
- Affinity with course design and/or course delivery (e.g., UTQ, teaching experience, etc.)
- Ability to closely collaborate with educational stakeholders such as teachers in engineering education, educational support, and policymakers.
- Familiarity with or interest in large language models or generative AI
Application Process
Applications in one pdf should include:
- Cover letter describing the motivation and qualifications for the position;
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications.
- Names and contact details of two referees with whom to contact;
- Research plan, indicating how they would go about the research aims posed in the vacancy description (maximum of 750 words)
- Key relevant publications of which they are the primary author
- Optionally, course evaluations (if any)
To apply for the Postdoctoral Position on Using Generative AI to Teach Academic Writing, click here.
Deadline: December 24, 2024.
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