Research Scientist

Full Time
North Carolina
Posted
Job description
Posting Information

Department
Renaissance Computing Inst-637100

Career Area
Research Professionals

Posting Open Date
04/24/2023

Application Deadline
05/08/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Position Type
Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title
Research Scientist

Appointment Type
EHRA Non-Faculty Research

Position Number
20054075

Vacancy ID
NF0006908

Full Time/Part Time
Full-Time Permanent

FTE
1

Hours per week
40

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
Dependent on Experience and Qualifications

Proposed Start Date
06/01/2023

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Are you ready to go beyond the state of the art?

At the Renaissance Computing Institute (RENCI), we use data, creativity, and inclusive teaming to revitalize how science is done. Fostering data science expertise and creating cyberinfrastructure isn’t just about solving known problems – it’s about expanding human potential by unlocking data.

We need innovators, builders, strategists, technologists, architects, and creative thinkers across all domains to drive this work forward. When you join our team, you’ll:
  • Spend your time solving the interesting and unique problems of research and development.
  • Shape your future through experimentation and unfettered access to premier education and research.
  • Make connections to people and projects that ignite your passion.

We understand that differences among individuals and ideas are essential for driving innovation, and we are firmly committed to cultivating collaborations that celebrate these distinctions. We provide the tools you need to do your job effectively; we offer flexibility so you can be the most productive version of you; and we encourage thoughtful and challenging discourse.

Join our research institute at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today and help us spark a scientific renaissance across the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and beyond.

Position Summary
The Research Scientist will contribute their expertise to multiple research projects in Biomedical Informatics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML). This includes keeping current in literature in Biomedical Informatics with an emphasis on AI/ML applied to health data, assisting in proposal, paper, and presentation development in those areas. This position will mentor and assist graduate and undergraduate students working on RENCI research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Leadership experience in Data Science and application of AI methods to problems in health and transportation.
  • Team science experience working with multiple stakeholders and collaborators including those from federal funding agencies.
  • Specialized knowledge of a science discipline and experience working on data science projects.
  • Experience developing cloud computing systems for machine learning and AI.
  • Experience developing AI solutions for scientific problems.
  • Ability to oversee and manage multiple research projects at the same time.
  • Experience with data science workflows and agile software development practices.
  • Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, R or MatLab.
  • Excellent communication skills including presentations to diverse constituencies, strong interpersonal communication and human relations abilities.
  • Ability to communicate technical/scientific concepts to non-technical/non-scientific audiences.
  • Ability to write proposals and publications.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
  • Ph.D. Degree in a STEM discipline.
  • Management, administrative, and communications skills through the use of GitHub, Slack, etc.
  • Ability to manage the project’s scope, deliverables, risks.
  • Strong teamwork skills.
  • Evidence of working with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Strong familiarity with the academic (UNC) environment, including working with students.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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