Research Software Engineer - POA

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Department

Computer Science Research

Job Summary

Job Description

This research contract position will primarily focus on a new GulfSCEI project for automated AI/ML deficiency detection in flood water control structures. The position will be responsible for developing a secure web application and associated framework to allow authenticated users to submit data to be processed by the detection models.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

80% - participate in the design, planning, coordination, and implementation of tasks in support of the project;

5% - prepare reports for federal agency;

5% - participate in technical meetings with funding federal agency; 

10% - perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or closely related field is required by the date of hire.

• Expertise in web design and cloud computing is required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with AI and machine learning.

Salary Range: Salary is highly competitive.

Appointment Period: The appointment period is April 1, 2024 until January 20, 2025. The position is renewable for up to one year based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Required Attachments

Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. 

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Diversity Statement (required for all Faculty positions and any Staff position of Assistant Manager and higher).

See Diversity Statement instructions by clicking this link: https://www.uno.edu/careers/diversity-instructions

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date
This position will remain open until filled.

Note to Applicant:

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

  

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

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The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.