Director & Chief Scientist, Language Technology Center

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Director and Chief Scientific Officer for the Human Language Technology Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher with a doctorate in an HLT-related field, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include leading research activities, recruiting staff, and engaging with government sponsors. A competitive salary between $250,000 - $400,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership directing applied and theoretical efforts and managing research organizations.
• Has a current or recent TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Lead the research activities of the HLTCOE.
• Set strategic directions and identify, recruit, and mentor research staff.
• Work collaboratively with HLTCOE researchers to extend technical accomplishments.

Skills

Extensive experience in a related and relevant role

Excellent communication skills for broad-ranging audiences

Strong networking skills

Ability to recognize, recruit, and mentor high quality researchers and staff

Ability to instill and maintain a highly collaborative work environment

Experienced in building consensus through engagement

Education

Doctorate in an HLT-related field

Tools

TS/SCI clearance

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Director and Chief Scientific Officer for the Human Language Technology Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate is an experienced researcher with a doctorate in an HLT-related field, proven leadership skills, and the ability to manage a collaborative environment. Responsibilities include leading research activities, recruiting staff, and engaging with government sponsors. A competitive salary between $250,000 - $400,000 is offered along with comprehensive benefits.