UNU Research Fellow – Generative AI and Education Research 2025

Applications are invited for the UNU Research Fellow – Generative AI and Education Research 2025.

Under the supervision of the Director, the Research Fellow – Generative AI and Education will assist with the planning, coordination, production and marketing of research activities related to generative AI and education.

The responsibilities will include:

  • Explore and conduct research on a series of topics of generative AI and education.
  • Draft literature reviews based on the topics of focus.
  • Draft blog posts on different topics in collaboration with other researchers and experts.
  • Test generative AI tools to support the research process.
  • Support the book production on generative AI and education for Springer Nature in the UNU’s AI and Sustainability book series. Specifically,
    • Support to prepare for the book proposal.
    • Collect topics for the book, plan book writing timeline, and identify experts in the fields.
    • Conduct in-depth research in each topic and meet regularly to discuss progress in research and writing.
    • Coordinate with other book chapter contributors to ensure timely delivery of the chapter; help them to enrich the content on the UN perspective
    • Work closely with the publisher, Springer Nature, to ensure compliance of the publisher in the book production process.
  • Organize webinars on generative AI and education: identify and contact speakers, coordinate content with speakers, prepare marketing materials for the webinars, and summarize blog articles post-webinars. Engage speakers to contribute to the book
  • Search for relevant conferences to showcase our research outcomes.
  • Actively look for research grants, and develop research grants on the topics.
  • Co-create research proposals with partners (e.g. Ministry of Education) in the UNU Global AI Network.
  • Prepare a panel session to contribute to the 2025 UNU Macau AI Conference on Generative AI and Education.
  • Support the UNU Macau team with the AI conference preparation.
  • Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Stipend

  • Interns who are not in receipt of financial support for the purpose of this internship from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UNU to partially subsidize basic daily expenses such as meals, transportation, and internet costs for the duration of the internship.
  • The monthly stipend of UNU Macau for full-time placement will be MOP$5102.63. Part-time internship arrangements are prorated accordingly.

Eligibility

  • University studies in one of the following disciplines: educational technology, education in general, communications, computer science, AI, digital media, law, business, social sciences and other relevant fields, with strong research background is required.
  • Proficient in Microsoft office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel and in design software; proficient in prompt engineering with GenAI tools.
  • Enroll in a graduate degree programme (Master’s or doctoral) or is within the two-year post-graduation (maximum) from either a bachelors’, masters’ or PhD degree programme.
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required.

Application

Interested candidates should submit their application containing:

  • Brief cover letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post;
  • Current and complete CV in English;
  • Examples of relevant research work in English.

Candidates invited for interview must submit prior to the interview the following documents:

  • Document(s) confirming your education status (e.g. transcript or proof of enrollment);
  • Proof of health and life/accident insurance valid for the duration and location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have health and life insurance.

Deadline: February 16, 2025

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