AI Engagement Analyst for Research Computing

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Research Computing team seeks a Senior Analyst IT, AI Engagement Specialist to help researchers adopt AI tools in daily workflows. You will collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to translate research goals into scalable, AI-assisted solutions across coding, data analysis, and documentation.

Focus areas include adoption, usability, and real-world impact; responsibilities include consultations, workshops, and developing tutorials.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in scientific programming and analysis (Python, MATLAB, R, C/C++).
• Experience in research computing or HPC environments.
• Ability to translate research goals into computational workflows.
• Strong communication and facilitation with diverse research communities.

Responsibilities

• Partner with researchers to integrate AI tools into coding and data workflows.
• Provide one-on-one consultations and embedded support for AI-enabled workflows.
• Design and deliver workshops on AI-assisted coding and LLMs in research.
• Lead semester-based collaborative AI research projects.
• Develop documentation and tutorials to support scalable AI adoption.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

R

C/C++

Education

Advanced degree in computational/engineering/scientific field

Job description

Duke University’s Research Computing team seeks a Senior Analyst IT, AI Engagement Specialist to help researchers adopt AI tools in daily workflows. You will collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to translate research goals into scalable, AI-assisted solutions across coding, data analysis, and documentation.

Focus areas include adoption, usability, and real-world impact; responsibilities include consultations, workshops, and developing tutorials.