Assistant Scientist - Natural Language Processing NLP
Assistant Scientist - Natural Language Processing NLP
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$ 95000 - 100000
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Assistant Scientist
Specific requirements for the positions include: 1 an earned doctorate in a computer science biomedical informatics and/or other related field and 2 a minimum of 3 years of research experience specifically focused in an area related to natural language processing machine learning large language models multimodal visionlanguage models and their applications in health outcomes.
The Assistant Scientistat the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics will play a pivotal role in advancing research on biomedical informatics and artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on natural language processing machine learning large language models multimodal visionlanguage models and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to solve challenging medical problems. This role involves conducting cuttingedge research on AI and developing innovative strategies to promote the application of AI to improve health outcomes. This is a12month fulltime 1.0 FTE) nontenure track researchrelated appointment.
More About This Role
Research Design and Implementation
- Designing Research Studies: Develop detailed research protocols and experimental designs related to natural language processing machine learning large language models multimodal visionlanguage models. Ensure that methodologies are scientifically rigorous and appropriate for the research questions and include detailed analytic & results dissemination plans.
- Conducting Research: Carry out protocols experiments surveys and assessments according to the designed protocols. This includes IRB documents data extraction recruiting participants conducting assessments staff training and lead the team to deliver the research goals.
- Data Management: Support the development and maintenance of databases for research data and/or the development and integration of data collection tools. Ensure data is stored securely and is accessible for analysis.
- Data Collection and Analysis: Oversee the collection of research data ensuring accuracy and reliability. Use statistical and data analysis software to perform complex analyses. Appropriately apply quantitative and qualitative methods to interpret data trends correlations and patterns. Produce actionable insights draw meaningful conclusions and develop recommendations based on data analysis.
- Reporting Results: Prepare visualizations summary reports journal publications and presentations to communicate findings effectively. Share results with the research team and external stakeholders to advance the field.
- Conducting Literature Reviews: Regularly review current literature related to aging cognitive health and wellness. Summarize and synthesize findings to inform ongoing and future research projects.
- Integrating New Knowledge: Apply insights from recent research to refine hypotheses adjust methodologies and enhance the relevance of research projects. Stay informed about emerging trends and technological advancements.
Outreach and Networking
- Community Engagement: Participate in the development and implementation of community outreach activities to promote research and foster public understanding of aging and wellness topics.
- Professional Networking & Stakeholder Engagement: Help organize and/or attend professional meetings networking and stakeholder events to build relationships with research stakeholders including academic industry clinical and community partners to facilitate research and translate/intergrate research into realworld settings.
- Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams including other researchers clinicians and specialists. Participate in regular team meetings to discuss progress challenges and strategies.
- Scientific Communication: Prepare and deliver presentations of research findings at conferences workshops and meetings. Contribute to writing and revising peerreviewed publications and grant proposals.
- Provide Service to the University and Profession: participate in department university and professional organizations at the local and national level.
Grant Writing and Funding
- Proposal Development: Assist in drafting grant proposals including writing sections related to research aims methodology and expected outcomes. Collaborate with team members to develop comprehensive and competitive proposals for a wide variety of funders including government industry and nonprofit groups.
- Funding Acquisition: Help identify potential funding sources and opportunities. Contribute to the development of project budgets and funding requests.
Training and Supervision
- Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior researchers students interns or lab assistants. Assist with training new team members and learners in areas of expertise and/or on research protocols and techniques.
- Supervision: Oversee daytoday activities of support staff or students involved in research projects ensuring tasks are completed effectively.
Ethical and Regulatory Compliance
- Compliance Monitoring: Participate in developing and executing compliance monitoring plans. Provide oversight to ensure that all research activities adhere to institutional ethical and regulatory guidelines. Obtain necessary approvals from ethics review boards and regulatory bodies.
- Participant Confidentiality: Maintain confidentiality and privacy of research participants. Follow protocols for data security and ethical handling of sensitive information.
We Offer Exceptional Benefits
- Lowcost State Health Plans: Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Florida Retirement System Retirement Plans
- Paid Time Off 11 paid holidays in addition to paid family sick and vacation leave)
- Personal and Professional Development Opportunities (UF Training & Organizational Development LinkedIn Learning)
- Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
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$95000 $100000
Specific requirements for the positions include: 1 an earned doctorate in a computer science biomedical informatics and/or other related field and 2 a minimum of 3 years of research experience specifically focused in an area related to natural language processing machine learning large language models multimodal visionlanguage models and their applications in health outcomes.
- Experience with developing natural language processing models especially large language models multimodal visionlanguage models in the healthcare context.
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills ability and experience authoring scientific journal publications and/or technical reports on highimpact biomedical informatics journals and conference proceedings.
- Expertise in deep learning software packages (e.g. PyTorch TensorFlow).
- Interest ability and experience in design and of collaborative multidisciplinary research.
- Capacity to contribute to the design of research projects and writing of research proposals.
- Interest in and ability to translate research findings into practice using data collected and analyzed to inform the development of health innovations programs and/or policies.
- Capacity to successfully interact with a variety of project stakeholders including community leaders study sponsors other scientist health care providers policy makers and community members.
- Demonstrated talent for collaboration and team building and ability to build and maintain effective trusting working relationships that reflect kindness mutual respect and honesty when working with varied perspectives among university students staff and internal and external partners.
- Ability to cope with change to shift gears comfortably and to handle risk and uncertainty.
- Strong program development and evaluation skills required for outcomes and/or program evaluation tracking outcome assessment and quality assurance and service utilization review.
- Understanding of the principles of human research protection standards including Institutional Review Board protocols and procedures
- Uptodate knowledge of scientific and regulatory requirements for human subject research.
- Capacity to successfully manage diverse research projects and demonstrated leadership skills in guiding individuals and groups through research assessment and strategic planning processes.
- A strong background with monitoring the progress of research activities and capacity to develop and maintain records of research activities prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as required by investigators administrators funding agencies and/or regulatory bodies.
- Ability to implement quality control processes throughout research activities.
- Effective communication writing critical thinking and organizational skills required to develop and maintain policies procedures and clinical delivery systems for the agency and divisional/university reports.
Interested applicants should apply through Careers at UF. In addition please attach the following to your application at the time of submission:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
The Search Committee will accept applications until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed starting as soon as possible after the posting date.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) which can be found at an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please callor the Florida Relay System at(TDD).
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full Time
