Research Scientist - Term, College of Connected Computing

Vanderbilt University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Nashville seeks a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist to lead AI-based language analyses for psychological assessment. The role involves supervising researchers, developing innovative research projects, and preparing grant proposals. Candidates must have a PhD and significant research experience in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 2 years of post-PhD research experience in computational social science.
• Track record of supervising cross-disciplinary projects.
• 10 peer-reviewed publications in computational techniques for psychology.
• Track record of supervising cross-disciplinary research projects.
• 10 peer-reviewed publications on computational psychology or linguistics.
• Experience with methodological or tool development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate researchers at various levels.
• Provide design and input for innovative research projects.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals.
• Lead as senior/lead author on AI-psychology manuscripts.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals.
• Provide service to expand the lab's mission.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervising cross-disciplinary research projects

Computational language analysis

AI for psychological assessment

Education

PhD in Psychology or Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science with psychology training

Job description

Overview

The Human Language Analysis Lab at Vanderbilt University seeks a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist to oversee research and personnel developing and studying the use of AI language analyses for psychological assessment. This position focuses on cross-disciplinary areas of Computational Language Analysis and AI for Psychological and Health Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, plan, and evaluate the activities of researchers at multiple levels (research scientists, postdoctoral associates, research support positions, and research assistants).
• Provide design, instruction, and implementation for innovative multi-disciplinary research projects.
• Allocate lab time, resources, and budgets, interfacing with university administrative personnel.
• Act as senior author or lead author on impactful research manuscripts at the intersection of AI and psychology.
• Lead and prepare grant proposals.
• Provide modest service duties to expand the missions of the Human Language Analysis Lab (HLAB).
• Perform other duties as required.

About Vanderbilt University

Situated in Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is recognized globally for its rigorous academic programs and dedication to innovative research and development, fostering a community committed to making a positive impact through discovery and teamwork.

The College of Connected Computing

The College of Connected Computing (CCC) is Vanderbilt’s interdisciplinary college designed to foster radical collaboration at the intersection of computing and other disciplines. By uniting scholars, students, and industry, the CCC addresses society's most pressing problems through technology and collaboration.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Psychology with extensive training in Computing-related disciplines OR PhD in Computer Science with extensive training in Psychology-related disciplines.
• 2 years of post-PhD research experience in computational social science, psychology, and related fields.
• Track record of supervising cross-disciplinary research projects.
• 10 peer-reviewed publications covering the use of computational techniques for psychology or utilizing social science for computational linguistics.
• Track record of methodological or tool development.
• We have a broad notion of “related discipline” and will consider outstanding candidates transitioning into artificial intelligence from other fields with computational experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of post-PhD research experience in computational social science, psychology and related fields.
• 30 peer-reviewed publications including at least 20 lead- or senior-authored papers.
• Experience as a postdoctoral researcher or research scientist.
• Experience serving on grant review committees and/or organizing research workshops.
• Track record of mentoring graduate students and scientists.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education