AI Research Engineer at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

AI Research Engineer

The AI Research Engineer will work closely with Health Informatics faculty in the Department of Health Information Management (HIM) and Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) to design, implement, and maintain Artificial Intelligence (AI), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Deep Learning (DL) models for use in clinical research infrastructures. The individual will oversee and enhance IT infrastructure related to AI and clinical data processing, provide technical expertise in system architecture, software design, and IT technology selection. In addition, this individual will use advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle high-scale data challenges and contribute to supporting clinical and translational research.

Data analytics skills in developing, implementing, and delivering Al, machine learning, and natural language processing projects are preferred.

The individual will design and implement the AI/NLP models in the clinical research infrastructure for the Evolve To Next-Gen Accrual to Clinical Trials (ENACT) Network to facilitate clinical and translational research.

Responsible for the implementation and deployment of AI/NLP/DL models in clinical infrastructure, the evaluation of different medical data standards including OHDSI common data model (CDM) and i2b2 CDM. In addition, the candidate will also summarize the results in scientific articles and submit to academic conferences and journals.

The candidate will communicate with several stakeholders, including CTSI leadership to understand the demands, the Pitt internal R3 office to understand the Neptune data warehouse operation, and health informatics faculties for the overall strategy.

Ability to adapt, reprioritize, and take on duties to meet needs of the clinical and translational research. - Experience and knowledge of skillsets weighted more heavily than years of experience - Experience with database design, database programming skills, SQL skills

- Experience with implementing and deploying AI/NLP models

- Expert in one or more programming languages (Java and Python preferred)

- Experience with data model design, data standards, ontology design is a plus

- Experience with data warehousing, Hadoop/data lake platform implementation is a plus

- Experience of IT platform implementation in a technical and analytical role is a plus

- Experience of writing, submitting, and publishing scientific articles

Applicants must submit cover letter, resume/CV, and 2 reference letters.

Job Summary

Contributes to the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and maintenance of moderately complex websites and/or software. Documents development and maintenance efforts, assists in integrating assigned work with other system components, and designs and performs functional testing.

Essential Functions

- Contributes to the design, development, coding, testing, debugging, implementation, and maintenance of moderately complex websites and/or software.

- Documents all development and/or maintenance efforts.

- Participates in team efforts, assisting in the process of integrating assigned work with other website/application/ system components, and performs other integrations as directed.

- Designs and performs functional testing.

Physical Effort

Minimal physical effort.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Software Developer II

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: Programming & Development

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Other (review job description for more details)

Optional Documents: Writing Sample, Media Sample

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