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Postdoctoral Associate
Job Description
| Position ID: | Cornell -IS -PA [#24139, WDR-00034975] |
| Position Title: | |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14850-4623, United States [map ] |
| Subject Area: | Information Science / Information Science |
| Appl Deadline: | none (posted 2023/01/10) |
| Position Description: | Apply |
| The Fairness Analysis & Transfer Learning Hub is a newly funded project for the Cornell Future of Learning Lab housed in the Bowers College of Computing and Information Science on the Ithaca campus. The hub focuses on measuring and improving the fairness of ML/AI models in education with an emphasis on transfer learning between diverse educational contexts. This project is part of a new large-scale initiative aimed at improving math performance for low-income middle school students (“Learning Engineering Virtual Institute”). The Hub will bring together researchers examining algorithmic bias and fairness, transfer and federated learning, educational data mining, and AI in education. The Hub is led by Prof. Rene Kizilcec at Cornell University and his collaborators Prof. Chris Brooks at the University of Michigan and Prof. Renzhe Yu at Columbia University. We seek a Postdoctoral Researcher who will help us examine the potential of using transfer learning to improve model fairness across diverse educational contexts by working closely with the PIs and several project teams of the Learning Engineering Virtual Institute. Our goal is to develop best practices for assessing and reducing algorithmic bias in education and testing the potential advantage of strategically transferring learned models across contexts to overcome data privacy challenges, the underrepresentation of groups in local datasets, and data infrastructure barriers. This project grew out of initial findings that transferring models provides an effective foundation for future innovation, policy, and advocacy. The Postdoctoral Researcher will have the opportunity to help launch and shape this new Hub, conduct research, work closely with teams that are developing innovative solutions to improve math learning across the nation, and foster a truly interdisciplinary community. They will collaborate with the faculty supervisors associated with the Hub: Kizilcec, Brooks, and Yu. This is a one-year position with the possibility of a second year depending on performance and funding. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be located in Ithaca. Applications are welcome from recent Ph.D. graduates with a range of disciplinary backgrounds (e.g., computer and information science, data science, education, the social sciences, public policy, or related fields). ABDs with strong backgrounds or work experience in related fields are also eligible to apply. An interest in and ability to work on applied problems with stakeholders is crucial. Diversity and inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We encourage applications from candidates with identities that are minoritized and/or historically underrepresented in computing and information science. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Applications should be submitted to: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/24139 and should include a CV, up to two publications (or writing samples), the names and contact information of three references, and a cover letter summarizing the candidate's relevant background, accomplishments, and fit with the position. A transcript of graduate work (unofficial is acceptable) may also be requested. For substantive questions related to the initiative or position, please contact kizilcec@cornell.edu. The position is available for a Spring, Summer or Fall 2023 start (sooner is preferred). Please indicate your desired start date in the cover letter. We will begin to review applications on January 15th. As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program , all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location. New hires are required to provide documentation showing primary vaccination status (that is, completion of two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine or one shot of the Janssen/Johnson & Johnson) before their first day of work. If a new hire's vaccination is not complete or information is not received by their start date, the first day of work will be delayed. It is possible in some cases that an offer of employment may be withdrawn. Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement. |
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