Ohio State University
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Education The Ohio State University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
One-year postdoctoral scholar appointment; the post does not specify stipend, tuition, or other financial support details.
Country
United States
University
Ohio State University
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Postdoctoral Scholar opportunity at The Ohio State University in Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability Education.
This one-year postdoctoral appointment is hosted by the Sustainability Institute within Academic Affairs Administration at The Ohio State University. The project focuses on the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainability education, with an emphasis on how AI-related opportunities, challenges, and societal impacts align with Ohio State’s Six Dimensions of Sustainability framework.
The scholar will conduct a comprehensive literature review, map AI sustainability impacts across dimensions such as planetary and human health, business and governance, society and justice, human-natural systems, earth and environmental systems, and technology/engineering/design, and collaborate with faculty and instructional experts to develop teaching modules and classroom-ready educational resources for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Research and educational interests relevant to this role include AI ethics, sustainability assessment, curriculum development, instructional design, higher education, science education, and interdisciplinary teaching and learning. The post highlights AI sustainability impacts from data centers and physical infrastructure, including environmental costs, social disruptions, and governance issues.
Required qualifications: a Ph.D. by the start date in Sustainability, Education, Environmental Studies, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, Science Education, Educational Technology, Public Policy, Sociology, Engineering Education, or a closely related field; demonstrated interest in sustainability education; experience with literature reviews; strong communication skills; collaboration ability; knowledge of AI technologies and their societal implications; and scholarly productivity.
Preferred qualifications: curriculum development or instructional design experience, familiarity with sustainability frameworks, higher education teaching experience, and project management skills.
Application materials: cover letter, CV/resume, statement of research and educational interests, two professional references, and one scholarly writing sample. The posting notes that both a cover letter and resume are required. Apply through the Ohio State Workday portal using the provided application link.
Location: Columbus, United States. Deadline: not stated in the post.
Funding details
One-year postdoctoral scholar appointment; the post does not specify stipend, tuition, or other financial support details.
What's required
Ph.D. awarded by the start date in Sustainability, Education, Environmental Studies, Learning Sciences, Higher Education, Science Education, Educational Technology, Public Policy, Sociology, Engineering Education, or a closely related field. Applicants should have demonstrated interest in sustainability education and interdisciplinary teaching and learning, experience conducting literature reviews and synthesizing scholarly research, strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to collaborate with faculty and instructional partners, knowledge of artificial intelligence technologies and their societal implications, and evidence of scholarly productivity such as peer-reviewed publications or presentations. Preferred qualifications include curriculum development, instructional design, educational innovation, familiarity with sustainability frameworks and assessment approaches, higher education teaching experience, and project management across stakeholders.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, statement of research and educational interests, contact information for two professional references, and one representative scholarly writing sample through the Ohio State Workday application portal. Both a cover letter and resume are required to be considered.
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