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We are offering a self-funded PhD position with our Brunel Business School, focusing on the transformative potential of generative AI technologies in education.

This research project aims to explore how generative AI conversational agents, such as ChatGPT, can enhance the educational experience for both students and educators.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

If you have any questions about the project or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please reach out to Dr Arthur Money at arthur.money@brunel.ac.uk.

Research area

This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to investigate how generative AI conversational agents can improve the educational experience for both students and educators. You will have the opportunity to develop innovative tools that provide personalised feedback, enhance student-teacher interactions, and address challenges in traditional assessments.

Project description

You will play a key role in advancing research on how generative AI can be used to improve education. This project aims to develop and evaluate intelligent AI tools that enhance the quality of education while reducing the workload for educators. You will have the platform to develop your skills and make impactful contributions to the field.

As a PhD candidate, you will focus on:

• Personalised feedback: Design AI tools that help educators provide more personalised feedback on student assignments.
• Enhanced interactions: Improve the quality of student-teacher interactions while reducing educator workload.
• Assessment solutions: Develop AI solutions to address challenges in traditional assessments, such as viva exams, reducing student anxiety and promoting deeper engagement.
• Teacher support: Explore teacher attitudes towards using AI to develop more engaging and interesting lesson plans.

Research approach

This project employs a multidisciplinary approach, combining advanced AI techniques with educational research to enhance learning experiences. You will:

• Develop AI tools: Design and refine generative AI tools to improve educational interactions.
• Conduct evaluations: Perform experiments to assess the effectiveness of AI tools in educational settings.
• Data analysis: Collect and analyse data on the impact of AI tools on student and teacher experiences.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: Work with experts in AI, education, and human-computer interaction to develop comprehensive solutions.

Who we're looking for

While prior formal experience in artificial intelligence is not required, a keen interest in exploring new potential areas of application is essential. We welcome candidates from cross-disciplinary backgrounds, particularly those with an interest in education, human-computer interaction, or healthcare. Some experience in prototype design or software development could be beneficial but is not essential. Familiarity with conducting user-centred research and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data is desirable but not mandatory.

This PhD offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a rapidly evolving field, with real-world applications in education and beyond. If you’re excited about exploring how technology can improve learning and student experiences, we encourage you to apply!

Brunel offers a number of funding options to research students that help cover the cost of their tuition fees, contribute to living expenses or both. See more information here: /research/Research-degrees/Research-degree-funding. The UK Government is also offering Doctoral Student Loans for eligible students, and there is some funding available through the Research Councils. Many of our international students benefit from funding provided by their governments or employers. Brunel alumni enjoy tuition fee discounts of 15%.