Junior Specialist Department of Public Health Sciences-Informatics Division

Position Overview

Salary range:
The estimated salary range for a Junior Specialist is $57,000 per year, or $27.30 per hour at step 1, or $60,700 per year, or $29.08 per hour at step 2.

NATURE AND PURPOSE The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork, and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs.

Specialists normally do not have Principal Investigator status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding.

A. AI and Pilot Data Research Support:

• Assist with the identification and evaluation of generative AI and NLP tools for research applications.
• Support the development of pilot datasets and research materials used for workflow development, training, and evaluation activities.
• Assist with data organization, quality review, and documentation of data sources and generation methods.
• Participate in meetings with research staff and collaborators to gather information regarding project requirements and use cases.

B. Clinical Research Informatics Support:

• Assist in documenting user requirements and workflows for clinical research informatics and AI-related projects.
• Support the collection and organization of information from clinical and research stakeholders.
• Help prepare summaries, reports, and documentation related to system requirements and research objectives.
• Assist with identifying opportunities for integration with existing research systems and tools.

C. Model Evaluation and Dataset Development:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of datasets used for model evaluation and research studies.
• Support annotation, labeling, and curation activities for AI and NLP research projects.
• Participate in testing and evaluation of language models and related technologies.
• Assist with data analysis, preparation of evaluation summaries, and documentation of research findings.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, presentations, posters, and reports.
• Participate in weekly research meetings, journal clubs, and project discussions.

D. AI Technology Assessment:

• Assist in reviewing and comparing AI models, tools, and platforms relevant to research objectives.
• Support testing of prompts, retrieval methods, and model configurations under supervision of senior project personnel.
• Maintain records of model performance, observations, and experimental results.
• Assist with preparation of comparative summaries of technologies and research tools.

E. Literature Review and Research Support:

• Conduct literature searches related to artificial intelligence, NLP, health informatics, and clinical research.
• Summarize findings from peer-reviewed publications and technical reports.
• Maintain organized records of relevant publications, software tools, and research resources.
• Present literature summaries and project updates to the research team as requested.

• Complete and maintain required training, including Human Subjects Research, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Responsible Conduct of Research, and University cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in regular meetings with the PI and research team to discuss project progress and research activities.
• Develop technical skills and knowledge relevant to project objectives.

• Participate in departmental, school, and university activities as appropriate.
• Assist with training and mentoring undergraduate student assistants and interns working on project activities.
• Contribute to collaborative and team-based research efforts within the program.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Health Informatics or a related field.

Additional Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate that they are legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not offered.

Document Requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated.
• Cover Letter.
• Statement of Research (optional).
• Authorization to Release Information Form – required for all applicants; download, complete, sign, and upload the form.

Reference Requirements:

• 3–5 required (contact information only).

Please provide the names and contact information for at least three professional references.

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