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Department:

Research Informatics

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Office of the Chief Research Information Officer

Position Title:

Director, Artificial Intelligence Initiatives - Research Informatics

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Artificial Intelligence Initiatives will lead the Enhanced AI Center for Human Focused Research, driving innovation and collaboration in AI research at KUMC, OneKU, and the KU Health System. The role involves providing strategic leadership, securing funding, and ensuring access to advanced computational and cloud infrastructure. By fostering interdisciplinary partnerships and maintaining high standards of ethics and security, the Director will position KUMC as a national leader in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Vision: Develop and implement a strategic plan for the AI Center, aligning with the university\'s mission and goals. Provide visionary leadership to establish the center as a hub for AI research and innovation.
• Research Support: Facilitate and support cutting-edge AI research across various disciplines. Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and partnerships within the university and with external organizations. Encourage the formation of thematic programs of AI research.
• Funding Acquisition: Assist researchers in identifying and securing federal and other funding opportunities. Provide technical expertise to help researchers develop their proposals. Lead a team that furnishes administrative support to facilitate grant submission. Use creative approaches to enhance the center\'s funding portfolio.
• High-Performance Computing: Support the provision of high-performance computing resources and infrastructure to support AI research. Ensure the availability and accessibility of state-of-the-art computing facilities for researchers.
• Cloud Infrastructure Development: Facilitate the continued development and implementation of cloud infrastructure to support scalable and flexible AI research. Ensure robust, secure, and efficient cloud-based solutions are available for researchers. Build hybrid cloud resources to control costs while improving governance.
• Security and Ethics: Responsible for providing leadership to ensure the protection and security of critical assets and capabilities of the AI Center. Ensure the ethical and responsible use of data and capabilities as a central guiding principle.
• Outreach and Collaboration: Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, government agencies, and other academic institutions. Represent the center at conferences, workshops, and other professional events.
• Administration and Management: Manage the center\'s budget, personnel, and resources. Ensure compliance with university policies and regulations. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Master\'s degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis. Experience used to substitute education is in addition to any required work experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in leadership or management of AI-focused projects.
• Experience with high-performance computing, cloud infrastructure, and data systems integration.
• Minimum hree (3) years\' experience as a manager of employees.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Doctorate degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP)
• Cloud technologies (e.g., Databricks Generative AI Engineer or Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-400))

Work Experience:

• Minimum eight (8) years of experience in managing large-scale interdisciplinary AI research initiatives.
• Experience securing federal funding and collaborating with government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in AI algorithms and technologies.

Proficient in project management.

Proficient in team leadership and management skills.

Advanced knowledge of cloud infrastructure and data security.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Expert-level proficiency in system integration and scalable cloud solutions.

Advanced grant writing and funding strategy skills.

Proficiency in ethical AI frameworks and standards.

Excellent communication and interpers