Research Specialist PT Temporary (No Benefits) 528595

Tuscaloosa, AL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)

Department/Organization:214241 - Computer Science

Normal Work Schedule:Varies; up to 20 hours/week

Job Summary:The Research Specialist PT works with departmental staff to design and conduct research projects on a part-time basis.

Additional Department Summary:The Computer Science Department at The University of Alabama is seeking candidates for a position for a part-time research specialist. This position is funded by National Science Foundation.

Leads the forefront of research in artificial intelligence machine learning and data science focusing on applications within the healthcare education and environment sectors. Designs generative AI techniques and algorithms for data integration and computational models with objectives to amplify creative learning experiences in classrooms and fortify the resilience of rural communities to health and environmental crises. Devises frameworks for data modernization consolidating metadata and other various sets of data to prepare databases for cross-disciplinary AI research and learning. Incorporates open knowledge graph networks. Takes the lead in drafting scientific papers and technical documents presenting research findings and aiding in the formulation of proposals for external funding.

Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelors degree or higher.

Skills and Knowledge:Strong programming/scripting capabilities. Skills in data science and high-performance computing. Strong written and verbal communication of research results skills.

Preferred Qualifications:Ph.D. in Computer Science or other related areas. Experience with generative AI deep learning and active involvement in data science and machine learning projects. Experience in neural networks architecture cloud computing and database development and management. Background in computational modeling and machine learning.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity:The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOCsKnow Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegalposter.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality free speech and academic freedom.

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Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)Department/Organization:214241 - Computer ScienceNormal Work Schedule:Varies; up to 20 hours/weekJob Summary:The Research Specialist PT works with departmental staff to design and conduct research projects on a part-time basis.Additio...