AI Research Facilitator

University of Georgia; Kentucky; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an AI Research Facilitator to support faculty in leveraging AI methodologies for enhanced research impact. This role at the GACRC involves hands-on consultation, training, and developing AI workflows.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, with preferred knowledge in HPC job schedulers and data-intensive methods. Responsibilities include creating workshops and ensuring integration of AI tools into research practices.

Qualifications

• 5 years of professional experience.
• Applied or research experience supporting AI workflows.
• Experience delivering research training or workshops.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultation to faculty integrating AI methods.
• Assist with data preparation and model development.
• Develop workshops and online training modules.

Skills

AI Computational Workflows

Data Preparation

Machine Learning

GPU Performance Tuning

Research Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science or data science

Tools

HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm)

Containerized Computing Environments

Job description

AI Research Facilitator

University of Georgia, UGA GACRC – Enterprise Information Technology Services

Posting Number: S15371P

Posting Date: 06/26/2026

Position Summary

The Georgia Advanced Computing Resource Center (GACRC), a division of Enterprise Information Technology Services at the University of Georgia, seeks to establish an AI Research Facilitator position to support the University’s rapidly expanding needs in artificial intelligence and data‑driven research. The role will enable faculty to effectively leverage AI methodologies, accelerating research impact across the institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent and 5 years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied or research experience supporting AI computational workflows in academic research environments.
• Familiarity with HPC job schedulers (e.g., Slurm), containerized computing environments, and data management workflows.
• Prior experience delivering research training, workshops, or consultation services.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science, data science, or a research domain with significant AI experience.
• Four or more years of progressive experience implementing and supporting AI/ML workflows, including hands‑on model development, data preparation, and optimization in research or industry settings.

Key Responsibilities

AI Research Support and Consultation

• Provide hands‑on consultation to faculty and graduate students integrating AI, machine learning, or data‑intensive methods into their research workflows.
• Assist with data preparation, model development, training optimization, and performance tuning on GPU‑accelerated systems.
• Offer tailored, high‑engagement guidance to new AI‑focused faculty as well as existing researchers expanding into AI‑driven approaches.

Training, Outreach, and Community Building

• Develop workshops, online training modules, and documentation to broaden AI skills and best practices across campus.
• Support interdisciplinary collaborations by connecting researchers with shared computational approaches.
• Engage departments adopting AI for the first time to ensure sustainable and responsible integration of AI tools into research and teaching.

Coordination and Institutional Alignment

• Work closely with GACRC and EITS leadership, the Office of Research, the Institute for AI, and academic units to ensure services align with evolving research needs.
• Provide input to help guide institutional strategy for AI computing, workflows, and research support.

Technology Monitoring and Evaluation

• Stay current with emerging AI frameworks, workflows, tools, and best practices.
• Assess new technologies and their potential to improve research productivity or strengthen UGA’s AI research capabilities.

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Contact Information

Email: [e-mail]

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Sample Publications
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents

• Any additional materials that demonstrate relevant experience