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Research Track Faculty Position Rank Dependent on Qualifications The University of Utah College of Nursing CON seeks research scientists in nursing or a related field whose research inquiry and/or training has incorporated the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) machine learning natural language processing and/or analysis of large data sets in a health sciences setting to serve as a nursing science faculty member focused on the development of their own extramurally funded research program and to participate in collaborative team science with other CON faculty postdoctoral trainees and students. Familiarity with and experience using R Python SQL querying or similar is needed for this position along with a history of predictive modeling (supervised/unsupervised learning techniques). This is a fulltime careerline (Research Track) faculty position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Progress toward extramural funding is an expectation for longterm retention and advancement in rank. The University of Utah (the U) is one of the newest members of the AI Alliance an international community of leading technology developers and researchers dedicated to advancing responsible Artificial Intelligence. As part of the community the U joins leading corporations and organizations including IBM Sony Group NASA and National Science Foundation and other elite research universities including Yale University University of Notre Dame and the University of Tokyo. This new membership comes after the U announced a groundbreaking Responsible AI Initiative in October. The College of Nursing participates in the Us DELPHI initiative. The Data Exploration and Learning for Precision Health Intelligence DELPHI Initiative aims to drive innovation in health and medicine by catalyzing biomedical data science research. Specifically the DELPHI initiative aims to expand data science expertise to accelerate scientific discovery and implementation through key efforts to build community catalyze research increase national distinction facilitate recruitment and enhance education. Principal Functions and Responsibilities: The CON seeks an individual with a growing program of research; with expertise in research design methodology and analysis; with team science skills to join CON research programs; and dedication to developing a sustained program of extramurally funded research. As a member of the Emma Eccles Jones Nursing Research Center responsibilities may also include limited classroom and/or online didactic teaching supervision of students and consultation. This position will serve as the CON liaison to central data warehouses at the University of Utah and seek collaborative opportunities to participate in the Universitys Responsible AI Initiative (U RAI as well as other data science initiatives on campus. Other faculty expectations include University local regional and/or national professional activities/service in a focused area of research. Criteria : Candidates must have an earned research doctorate and postdoctoral training in nursing or a related field. Candidates research inquiry or training must have incorporated the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) machine learning natural language processing and/or analysis of large data sets. Candidates should have early evidence of scholarly publications in refereed journals and demonstrated research focus and trajectory for extramural funding. Teaching and course development experience is desirable but not required. The ability to work effectively with faculty and students is essential. The College of Nursing values candidates who have experience working with students from different backgrounds and are strongly committed to improving access to and success in higher education for all students. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all populations including those who have been underrepresented and with nontraditional backgrounds. College of Nursing: The CON is an integral part of University of Utah Health. The CON prepares nurses at all education levels and is competitively ranked among nursing schools in the US for National Institutes of Health research funding. With a $43 million grant funding portfolio the College is consistently ranked in the top 30 in NIH funding among Colleges of Nursing. The College of Nursing is a focal point for clinicians and researchers to collaboratively design lead and achieve equitable improvements for the wellbeing of individuals families and communities. Our high priority research programs include the areas of health equity social determinants of health and chronic/serious illness and complement our strengths in womens health gerontology caregiving informatics and clinical and translational research. In 2017 the college was the first recipient of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing New Era for Academic Nursing award. In collaboration with University of Utah Health the College works to improve individual family and community health and quality of life. We are committed to working together to serve the people of Utah and beyond by continually improving individual and community health and quality of life. We strive for excellence in education research and scholarship and clinical care each mission being vital to one another and to our overall success. Diversity and inclusiveness independent inquiry and collegiality form the fabric of everyday life for faculty and students. Please visit our website for more information about the University of Utah CON . University: The University of Utah (the U) located in Salt Lake City Utah is an R1 university and member of the American Association of Universities. In 2024 the U will become a member of the Big 12 Conference. University President Dr. Taylor Randall has a vision for the U to become a top 10 public university with unsurpassed societal impact to grow to more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures and to achieve an enrollment of 40000 students . Please visit the following linked webpages for more information about the University of Utah Faculty Careers at the U of U and Living in Utah. Application and Inquiries: Interested candidate should apply online at . The application requires: 1 curriculum vitae 2 cover letter and 3 three letters of recommendation from individuals external to the University of Utah and U of U Health. Please note that letters must be signed dated and on letterhead. For additional information please contact Cami Zollinger Faculty Affairs Manager at . The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion collaboration innovation accountability diversity integrity quality and trust that is integral to our mission.