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Principal Research Scientist VIII / Director of AI for Science - The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Research Engineer
Lead transformative AI research at the nexus of Earth and space sciences, driving foundation models, large‑scale computing, and open science initiatives to advance scientific discovery.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Direct and coordinate interdisciplinary AI research programs focused on Earth and space science applications.
- Develop and deploy AI foundation models and large‑scale scientific computing solutions for data‑intensive research.
- Champion open science practices, ensuring reproducibility, data sharing, and community engagement.
- Collaborate with cross‑agency partners to align research objectives with national science priorities.
- Mentor and lead a team of scientists, engineers, and graduate students in cutting‑edge AI projects.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field with extensive AI research experience.
- Proven track record of publishing high‑impact papers and securing large research grants.
- Expertise in AI foundation models, large‑scale scientific computing, and data‑intensive science.
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing multidisciplinary research teams.
- Commitment to open science principles and reproducible research practices.
Skills
machine learningpythondata analysis