Research Professional

• →Develops and tests data-driven applications.
• →Designs and manages databases, performs preliminary research.
• →Liaises with technical teams to build and maintain IT infrastructure for lab activities, including generative AI applications and optimization models.
• →Obtains and organizes information for research from other academic institutions and practitioners.
• →Maintains effective communication with faculty and outside institutions.
• →Collects data, conducts analysis, writes software programs, and organizes the presentation of results.
• →Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for presentations. 
• →Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• →Maintains technical, administrative, and project management support for application development, deployment and validation research projects.
• →Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• →Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a field relevant to the research being conducted by start date.

• Relevant research experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Proficiency in standard software development architecture, user experience design, programming, database architecture and pipelines, web application design, and basic statistics tools. 
• Proficient in generative AI applications and infrastructure in the research setting.
• Background with optimization modeling.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.

• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.

• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.

• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.

• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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