Founding Director, AI for Scientific Discovery

Inside Higher Ed; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Transit/parking program

Job summary

A leading research institution in San Diego seeks a Founding Director to develop and implement an AI strategy that aligns with its mission. The role involves collaborating with faculty, establishing data governance, and overseeing the application of AI in biological research. Candidates need a PhD in a relevant field and extensive experience in AI/ML, along with a successful record of managing interdisciplinary teams in a research-focused environment. This role promises significant impact on scientific discovery and research productivity.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience applying advanced AI/ML methods in research-intensive environments.
• Experience training and deploying models at scale, especially in GPU-accelerated environments.
• Track record of translating AI advancements into scientific tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute institute-wide scientific AI strategy.
• Partner with faculty to identify high-impact AI use cases.
• Establish frameworks for data governance and reproducibility.

Skills

Advanced AI/ML methods

Statistical validation

Model development

Data governance

Cross-functional team leadership

Education

PhD in machine learning, computational biology, computer science, or related field

Tools

GPU-accelerated environments

HPC clusters

Cloud-based AI platforms

Job description

A leading research institution in San Diego seeks a Founding Director to develop and implement an AI strategy that aligns with its mission. The role involves collaborating with faculty, establishing data governance, and overseeing the application of AI in biological research. Candidates need a PhD in a relevant field and extensive experience in AI/ML, along with a successful record of managing interdisciplinary teams in a research-focused environment. This role promises significant impact on scientific discovery and research productivity.