OVERVIEW
Parent Sector : Education Sector (ED)
Duty Station: New Delhi
Job Family: Computer Sciences / Information Technologies
Type of contract : Non Staff
Level : Level 4 (Equivalent to NOB)
Duration of contract : 1 year
Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates
Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 15-May-2024
UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism
Duration of Contract is one (1) year, with the possibility of an extension subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for this position.
OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST
The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP) is UNESCOโs first education-related category 1 institute in the Asia and the Pacific region towards the development and promotion of new approaches to education for a more peaceful and sustainable world. The Institute is a globally regarded centre of excellence for research and implementation of socio-emotional learning (SEL) through innovative digital pedagogies empowered by Artificial Intelligence.
Under the overall authority of the Director and direct supervision of the National Information Technology Officer (NITO) of the Institute, the incumbent will serve as โAssociate National Project Officer (AI-in-Education researcher)โ.
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties of the AI-in-Education researcher are targeted around conducting AI-in-Education (AIED) research on FramerSpace. The list of duties includes:
(1) AI Integration Strategy
Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for integrating artificial intelligence into the educational framework of FramerSpace. Identify areas where AI can enhance learning outcomes and user experience.
(2) Educational Data Mining
(3) Personalized Learning Algorithms
Research, design, and implement personalized learning algorithms that adapt to individual learner needs, providing customized educational experiences.
(4) Content Recommendation Systems
Implement AI-driven content recommendation systems to suggest relevant learning materials, activities, and assessments based on individual learner profiles and preferences.Long Description
(5) Intelligent Tutoring Systems
Investigate and implement intelligent tutoring systems within FramerSpace, leveraging AI to provide real-time guidance and support to learners.
(6) Collaboration with Educational Researchers
Collaborate with UX Researcher, educational researchers and social emotional learning researchers within UNESCO MGIEP and outside to assess the impact of AI interventions on pedagogical methodologies and learning outcomes.
(7) Ethical AI on FramerSpace
Ensure that AI integration on FramerSpace adheres to the ethical guidelines proposed by UNESCO MGIEP and the community worldwide ensuring fair, unbiased, and transparent AI practices.
(8) Continuous Improvement
Implement mechanisms for continuous improvement of AI algorithms through feedback loops, iteration, and adaptation based on user interactions and educational outcomes.Long Description
(9) AI Literacy Initiatives
Contribute to the development of educational content and initiatives that enhance AI literacy among learners and educators using FramerSpace.
(10) Monitoring and Evaluation
Establish metrics and indicators to monitor the effectiveness of AI-in-Education initiatives. Regularly evaluate the impact of AI on learner performance, engagement, and satisfaction.
(11) Documentation, Reporting and Publication
Document and publish AI methodologies, implementation processes, and research findings.
(12) Any other related task as assigned by the supervisor/ Director.