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RTI International · 2 days ago

AI Research Leader - Health and Epidemiology

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$191K/yr - $236K/yr

8+ years exp

RTI International is an independent scientific research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. They are seeking an AI Research Leader in health and epidemiology to develop and apply AI advancements to solve key challenges and unlock new opportunities in health outcomes.

ConsultingEducationGovernmentNon Profit

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Set a compelling vision, develop a strategic research and development agenda, and collaborate with staff, peers, and senior leadership to develop and apply AI advancements in our health business portfolio

Lead and contribute to research and development projects (e.g., grants, contracts), including high-quality execution, providing expert consult, solutioning, and dissemination. Actively seek out opportunities to improve quality and efficiency through AI and automation

Provide strategic leadership in vetting and qualifying business and proposal development activities

Play a key role in and lead proposals including solution and design, consultation with experts, partners, and clients, and planning, writing, and oral presentation

Contribute to the field through a mix of refereed journal articles and book chapters, conference presentations and proceedings, (social) media posts and engagement, technical contributions (e.g., open-source software), webinars, scientific/advisory committees, service roles, and external collaborations

Maintain and continuously grow a network of experts, clients, partners from universities and other organizations, and internal collaborators

Mentor mid- and junior-level staff in technical methods, scientific stature, project leadership, professional development, business development, and consulting

Qualification

AI advancementsHealth data sciencesRPythonNLPGenerative AIProject leadershipCollaborationCommunication skillsMentoring

Required

PhD with at least 8 years of experience with the application of data sciences, AI, and advanced modeling in the health/epidemiology space. An equivalent of a Master's degree with 12 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience may be substituted for a PhD

Track record of successfully leading complex projects and multidisciplinary functional teams

Well versed in R and/or Python, common development and run environments, and common database software

Record of contributions to the field

High level of initiative, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and creativity. Must have a learning and growth mindset

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation. Strong listening skills

Ability to build trust and consensus across a wide range of audiences

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status, etc.)