University of Utah · 3 months ago
Associate/ Full Professor in AI for Environmental Monitoring
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Utah is a leading research institution seeking an Associate or Full Professor in AI for Environmental Monitoring. The role focuses on developing a research program that leverages AI and computational techniques to address environmental challenges, while promoting ethical and sustainable practices in AI usage.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining an ongoing program of scholarly research that involves computational modeling and visualization of data for application within environmental monitoring or environmental impact of AI development
Developing meaningful collaboration with faculty in SCI, one of the aforementioned home departments, and other academic departments and research centers (e.g., Wilkes Center for Climate Science and Policy, the NSF WIRED Global Center and the Global Change and Sustainability Center), as applicable, to promote the integration of AI
Meeting the teaching requirements in the candidate's chosen academic department
Engaging as a member of the SCI Institute faculty
Training and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students
Developing and submitting research funding proposals to national agencies and foundations
Developing partnerships, and commercialization opportunities to drive excellence and innovation in AI-enhanced research
Conducting and publishing rigorous research topics aligned with environmental monitoring
Collaborating in transdisciplinary teams to evaluate and improve AI design, development, and use in environmental monitoring
Promoting responsible AI by incorporating responsible AI principles and applications
Developing and sharing AI data and tools
Securing funding, partnerships, and commercialization opportunities to drive excellence and innovation in AI-enhanced research
Sharing expertise in translational responsible AI through speaking engagements, including those hosted by the One-U RAI
Participation in monthly cluster-related team building and research activities
Participating in faculty governance at the department, college, and university levels
Qualification
Required
A doctoral degree in environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering, biology, geography, urban planning, law, ethnic studies, STS, communication, business, computational science, or related fields is required by July 1, 2026
Record of or demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary research and collaboration
Experience in the application of AI in the relevant thematic area(s)
Excellence in teaching and mentorship
Demonstrated ability to secure research funding and manage research projects
Demonstrated commitment to responsible and ethical AI practices
Expertise in evaluating the ethical implications of AI in the relevant thematic area(s)
Benefits
A generous benefits package with a variety of medical and dental plans from which to choose.
Other important benefits include retirement, tuition reduction, a wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
Founded in 1850
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