Research Scientist, Texas GenAI Center

Research Scientist, Texas GenAI Center

Hiring Department:
Department of Computer Science

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest

Start Date:

Ongoing

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

AUSTIN, TX

Funding for the position is budgeted for three years; however, the position may continue beyond the initial budgeted timeframe contingent upon the realization of research funding from external grants or industry partners.

Under the direction of the Director of the Center for Generative AI, the individual will, with independence commensurate with experience, perform research within the Center for Generative Artificial Intelligence and its parent organization, the Machine Learning Laboratory. Successful candidates will be appointed within either the Department of Computer Science or the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering depending upon the applicant's research thrust.

In addition to competitive salary and benefits, this position includes funding for independent travel to workshops, conferences and other universities and research labs.

This multi-year program will host several researchers working on one or more of the following topics:

• Natural Language Processing
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning for Biology
• Machine Learning for Health/Medicine

• Read and write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed conferences and journals.
• Advance collaborative projects with industry via the Machine Learning Laboratory's industry affiliates partner program. Candidate should expect to spend one day per week on industry-facing projects.
• Present research findings in public forums.
• Collaborate with researchers and students at UT Austin.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and other research activities.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a very closely related field with major coursework in these areas. Five (5) years collaborative experience post-degree. Documented experience in project management in a research setting. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, both oral and written. Professional demeanor.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

PhD in a field related to computer science or computer engineering. Ten (10) years collaborative experience post-degree. Practical understanding of data privacy practices and laws to ensure privacy, confidentiality, security, and of IRB/Institutional approval processes.

$90,000 to $120,000+ (depending on education and experience)

• May work around standard office conditions.
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

• Curriculum vitae
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

The University of Texas at Austin, as a equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation…