Research Scientist, Texas GenAI Center

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

University of Texas at Austin seeks a Research Scientist for the Texas GenAI Center. The role supports independent research under the Center for Generative AI, with potential placement in CS or Electrical and Computer Engineering depending on focus.

Funding covers three years with potential extension based on external grants and industry partnerships. The position includes travel funding for workshops and conferences, competitive salary and benefits, and collaboration across departments with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/CE or closely related field with major coursework.
• Five years collaborative experience post-degree.
• Documented project management experience in a research setting.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication/collaboration.

Responsabilités

• Read and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed venues.
• Advance industry collaborations through the Machine Learning Laboratory partner program; allocate one day per week to industry projects.
• Present research findings in public forums.
• Collaborate with UT Austin researchers and students.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and other research activities.

Connaissances

Excellent communication

Collaborative skills

Project management

Formation

Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

5 years collaborative research experience post-degree

Description du poste

Job Posting Title

Research Scientist, Texas GenAI Center

Hiring Department

Department of Computer Science

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date

Ongoing

Position Duration

Expected to Continue

Location

AUSTIN, TX

Job Details

General Notes

Funding for the position is budgeted for three years; however, the position may continue beyond the initial budgeted timeframe contingent upon the realization of research funding from external grants or industry partners.

Purpose

Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Generative AI, the individual will, with independence commensurate with experience, perform research within the Center for Generative Artificial Intelligence and its parent organization, the Machine Learning Laboratory. Successful candidates will be appointed within either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering depending upon the applicant's research thrust. In addition to competitive salary and benefits, this position includes funding for independent travel to workshops, conferences and other universities and research labs.

This multi-year program will host several researchers working on one or more of the following topics:

• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning for Biology
• Machine Learning for Health/Medicine

Responsibilities

• Read and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.
• Advance collaborative projects with industry via the Machine. Learning Laboratory's industry affiliates partner program. Candidate should expect to spend one day per week on industry-facing projects.
• Present research findings in public forums.
• Collaborate with researchers and students at UT Austin.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and other research activities.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a very closely related field with major coursework in these areas. Five (5) years collaborative experience post-degree. Documented experience in project management in a research setting. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, both oral and written. Professional demeanor.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in a field related to computer science or computer engineering. Ten (10) years collaborative experience post-degree. Practical understanding of data privacy practices and laws to ensure privacy, confidentiality, security, and of IRB/Institutional approval processes.

Salary Range

$90,000 to $120,00+ (depending on education and experience)

Working Conditions

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

• Curriculum vitae
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.