The primary purpose of this position is to develop, lead, and grow a new Center for Artificial Intelligence and Public Health (CAIPH) within the Gillings School of Global Public Health (SPH) at UNC under the guidance of and in shared leadership with the CAIPH Director, Dr. Kosorok. The SPHCAIPH Associate Director will facilitate the development of a strong AI research program within the CAIPH and across campus. The Associate Director of CAIPH will implement the strategic research plan of the CAIPH to promote effective and impactful use of AI in public health research, including supporting AI technology infrastructure, methodological expertise, and AI focused research projects in public health. Working alongside research administrators, the Associate Director of CAIPH will support the development of public health AI grant proposals and interdisciplinary programs.
Education and Experience:
The preferred candidate will hold a relevant advanced degree (Ph.D.) (or other suitable equivalent) with five years or more of related professional experience.
Prefer experience and skill in using research and financial management software in higher education. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong attention to detail and a successful track record of innovation. They should be experienced in managing development and submission of large scale and/or collaborative research proposals (>$10MM and/or multi-organization) and have experience developing and managing AI-based science research projects. Skill in software relevant to research proposal development (e.g., Microsoft, Google, and Adobe suites), project management software (e.g., Monday, Jira, Trello, or Asana), as well as python and other AI-related software and programming tools. Up-to-date technical knowledge of relevant AI methods.
Essential Skills:
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: * Experience leading, motivating, and developing career paths for staff (previous supervisory experience). * Working experience with complex university and scientific research programs. * Working experience with industry and government funding agencies. * Ability to translate scientific and technical AI methodologies to broad & non-expert scientific audiences. Know the AI methods and related knowledge very well (be technically knowledgeable) and be able to listen and adapt to the needs of people throughout the Gillings School and UNC, including researchers and others who want to use AI, to be able to reach them at the technical level they are at. * Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others. * Ability to resolve complex issues and make decisions that work in a collaborative culture. * The position will require careful and regular coordination and interaction with the CAIPH Center Director, SPH Department Chairs, Deans and leadership in the SPH and the SPH Dean's office. * This position will require careful and regular coordination with comparable offices of leadership in AI research strategy and administration offices across UNC-CH campus.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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