Position Information: DescriptionThe vision of the University of North Dakota Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative is to pursue new frontiers in artificial intelligence and education that enables the development of the next generation of intelligence technologies that improve the efficiency, functionality and reliability of intelligent systems.

To realize this vision, the Artificial Intelligence Research Initiative has established the following mission:

Facilitate the coordination of CEM’s multidisciplinary artificial intelligence education, research, development and commercialization activities in partnership with UND campus units, other NDUS campuses, and federal, state, and industrial partners.Provide a well-trained work force cognizant of the current state of the art in artificial intelligence by engaging students in education and research in relative topic areas.

Develop a multi-disciplinary team capable of taking advantage of any project opportunities that become available.

Position Benefits

Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), $12,000 in basic life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.

Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.

UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and construct various instruments, develop artificial intelligence systems, train and implement deep learning neural networks, and create computer vision algorithms
• Process and system design
• Preparation of proposals for obtaining funding of research projects
• Other research related duties

Required Competencies

• Record of success as a researcher with demonstrated ability to:
• Formulate a research plan
• Set up a research program to meet the specific needs of a client
• Independently write research reports

Excellent writing/communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft OfficeMinimum Requirements

• Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree
• Masters or bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of directly related experience
• Masters thesis in artificial intelligence or computer vision

Experience in supervising others and conducting research

This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to federal government contract(s)

Proficient with Microsoft Office software – Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Excel

Successful completion of Criminal History Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years’ non-student experience
• Supervision experience
• Computer vision experience a plus
• Experience managing research projects

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification

$69,000 / year; exempt; benefited; full-time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:59PM on the closing date.

Additional Information

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Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 showing character of service or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.

Clery Statement

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