What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Scientist in Tutor Professional Learning position at University of Colorado Boulder?
Summary
Job Summary
The Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a temporary, full time Research Scientist specializing in professional learning. The project focuses on the professional learning of mathematics tutors, including using AI-generated feedback during coaching cycles to help improve their instructional practice. The position involves analyzing previously collected professional learning data from tutors and their coaches.
In this position, you will study professional learning provided to mathematics tutors who work remotely with middle and high school students. The position entails deeply understanding tutoring best practices and effective coaching supports, especially to promote student-centered and dialogic mathematics instruction. The position also requires an understanding of how AI-generated feedback can be incorporated into professional learning for tutors, as led by instructional coaches. As part of the position you will analyze and publish on data from our professional learning intervention and its impact on coaching, tutoring, and student learning as well as other outcomes of interest.
For early career scholars, this position offers a unique training experience and unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-department and multi-institution grant-funded projects. You will be encouraged to conduct real-world impactful research, strengthen your research portfolio via publications, and gain interdisciplinary experience by working with a diverse team. More experienced researchers will have the opportunity to hone their skills within a world-class research environment offering outstanding professional development options and an exceptional collaborative environment.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
You will become part of a highly collaborative and vibrant research team encompassing researchers in Education, Cognitive Science and Computer Science. Our team is housed in the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS; https://www.colorado.edu/ics/ ), whose mission is to enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. ICS fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of fields including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education. ICS serves as an incubator of research centers and institutes such as the NSF National AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming (www.isat.ai) and the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute (LEVI - https://learning-engineering-virtual-institute.org/ ).
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
The hire rate for this temporary position will be $27.76 - $44.95 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Job Summary
The Institute of Cognitive Science at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a temporary, full time Research Scientist specializing in professional learning. The project focuses on the professional learning of mathematics tutors, including using AI-generated feedback during coaching cycles to help improve their instructional practice. The position involves analyzing previously collected professional learning data from tutors and their coaches.
In this position, you will study professional learning provided to mathematics tutors who work remotely with middle and high school students. The position entails deeply understanding tutoring best practices and effective coaching supports, especially to promote student-centered and dialogic mathematics instruction. The position also requires an understanding of how AI-generated feedback can be incorporated into professional learning for tutors, as led by instructional coaches. As part of the position you will analyze and publish on data from our professional learning intervention and its impact on coaching, tutoring, and student learning as well as other outcomes of interest.
For early career scholars, this position offers a unique training experience and unsurpassed publishing opportunities within multi-department and multi-institution grant-funded projects. You will be encouraged to conduct real-world impactful research, strengthen your research portfolio via publications, and gain interdisciplinary experience by working with a diverse team. More experienced researchers will have the opportunity to hone their skills within a world-class research environment offering outstanding professional development options and an exceptional collaborative environment.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
You will become part of a highly collaborative and vibrant research team encompassing researchers in Education, Cognitive Science and Computer Science. Our team is housed in the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS; https://www.colorado.edu/ics/ ), whose mission is to enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. ICS fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of fields including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education. ICS serves as an incubator of research centers and institutes such as the NSF National AI Institute for Student-AI Teaming (www.isat.ai) and the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute (LEVI - https://learning-engineering-virtual-institute.org/ ).
Responsibilities
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Engaging in research examining the professional learning needs and experiences of mathematics tutors, including their work context, constraints, and resources
- Leading mixed-methods analyses of data collected on tutor and student learning
- Writing reports for a variety of audiences, including practitioners and researchers
- Dissemination of project results by through publications, conference presentations, and other reporting requirements
- This is a temporary, 3 month position for summer 2026
- Start date May 15, 2026
- End date is August 15, 2026
- You can choose to work remotely or in-person at the University of Colorado Boulder, located in Boulder, CO.
The hire rate for this temporary position will be $27.76 - $44.95 per hour.
Benefits
Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Ph.D. in Education, Psychology or a related technical field (at the time of appointment)
- Strong writing skills and ability to conduct independent research
- Experience providing professional support to teachers or other educators
- Research experience in mathematics education or STEM education
- A strong understanding of effective instructional practice, professional learning, and/or evaluation of learning and instruction
- Published research in education, cognition and learning, psychology or a related field
- Experience leading mixed-methods data analyses
- Experience designing and/or studying AI-based applications for educators
- Experience working within large, interdisciplinary teams and evidence of leadership
To Apply, Please Submit The Following Materials
- Resume or CV.
- Cover Letter.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Salary : $28 - $45