Program Director, Data and AI for Health Research

Job Posting Title:

Program Director, Data and AI for Health Research

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Hiring Department:

Texas Advanced Computing Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes 

The Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors at UT Austin seeks an experienced data scientist who will serve as Program Director of Data and AI for Health Research. Partnering with research leaders and faculty across the University, this position will focus on increasing capacity for innovative research around artificial intelligence in the biomedical sciences. Specifically, this position will work across University units to develop and shepherd a data strategy for AI research in healthcare. The position will be embedded within the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at the JJ Pickle Research Campus of UT.

Must be eligible to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

Purpose

The position will partner with research leaders and faculty across the University, focusing to increase capacity for innovative research around artificial intelligence in the biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates across all areas of the University to understand existing AI data capabilities and gaps. Develops and executes a strategic plan that identifies key priorities for building data infrastructure for the University research community, focused on AI in biomedical research.
• Leads the establishment of, and maintains a collaborative and transparent relationship with, a robust network of University faculty and researchers in the biomedical, engineering and computer sciences who are engaged in AI research.
• Responsible for developing a collaborative research network with internal and external partners to develop best practices around data architecture, standardization, and curation.
• Researches national best practices and benchmarks for curating health data and collaborates with University research community to identify opportunities to develop improvements or solutions to existing infrastructure.
• Contributes to the overall success of the team within the Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors by performing other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications 

The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for the organization’s mission and possess the

relevant experience, background, and leadership competencies to enhance the organization’s profile and further its impact.

• Master’s degree in data science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, or engineering.
• Proven experience in designing data collection systems.
• Familiarity with the key concepts and elements of AI and machine learning.
• Understanding of principles of data ethics, and how to avoid or reduce biases to build ethical, responsible AI models.
• Familiarity with data privacy practices and laws (e.g., HIPAA).
• Excellent demonstrated writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 10% to engage with project stakeholders.
• Scripting or programming skills suitable for manipulation of data

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ph.D. degree in computer science, data science, mathematics, artificial intelligence or engineering.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience working as data analyst or scientist, particularly in the healthcare field.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage program delivery involving university faculty participants.
• Ability to distill complex research and scholarly concepts into simple terms that convey impact to general audiences.
• Proven ability to work with minimal direction, formulate research plans, solve tough problems, and take initiative.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

• Position is located in Austin, Texas. Hybrid telework is available.
• Repetitive use of keyboard at workstation
• Repetitive use of standard office equipment
• Home office at the Pickle Research Campus

Work Shift

• Flexible work hours between 7am and 6pm central standard time
• Employee must meet all of the qualifications outlined in the University’s Flexible Work Arrangement Policy and submit all required documentation to participate in remote work

Required Materials

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; it is preferred that references be from someone who supervised you, someone you have supervised and a peer.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

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.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

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.

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Background Checks:

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

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an 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.

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Pay Transparency:

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 conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.