Position Title:

Artificial Intelligence Research Associate (id:84415)

Campus:

Orono

Department:

VP - Research - OVPRP

Bargaining Unit:

UMPSA

Salary Band/Wage Band:

06

Location:

Orono ME

Statement of the Job:

This position will design, develop, and implement AI-based software systems, processes, and approaches that support the operations and services of the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School (OVPRDGS), including for research administration, compliance, development, and graduate student recruitment and retention. Typical hiring range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Complete Job Description (https://umaine.hiretouch.com/uploads/501/file/AI_Research_Associate_JD_1.docx)

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits (http://www.maine.edu/about-the-system/system-office/human-resources/benefits/) for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here (https://www.bangorregion.com/) .

Qualifications:

Required:

• Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, data science, information management, or a relevant field, and at least two years of experience in computer programming and AI systems.

• Knowledge/experience in writing AI code and using AI training programs.

• Knowledge/experience in big data analytics and machine learning.

• Knowledge/experience of algorithms and AI frameworks.

• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills.

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, data science, information management, or a relevant field.

• Experience with AI frameworks such as PyTorch, Google and MS based programs as well as MATLAB and C++

• Hands-on development and support of institutional reporting strategies and solutions

• Support of Open Source Software (OSS for AI, e.g. OpenAI.

• Proven record of providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

  Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 3.) contact information for three professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows: To receive full consideration, applications must be received by: July 15, 2024 Interviews to begin no earlier than: August 15, 2024 Tentative start date: November 1, 2024

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:

Fiscal Year (12 Months)

Required Documents:

Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV