Posted: Sep 3, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

University of Texas at San Antonio - San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Application Deadline: Sep 17, 2024

Location: San Antonio, TX

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 12388

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 34,300 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.

Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 9/17/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000/Annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume is required.
• Cover letter is required.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

As a staff AI Engineer on the UTSA MATRIX AI Augmenting Human Performance team, you will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of biomedical engineers, neurologists, trauma surgeons, and artificial intelligence researchers to develop AI/ML models that empower biomedical researchers and clinicians and improve clinical care.

Within a year, a goal is to develop AI/ML tools that help transform the care of trauma patients (including TBI and stroke) throughout the state of Texas as part of the new iRemedyACT project. Advances in AI to Improve Care for Trauma (ACT) is a state-of-the-art initiative to provide broadly accessible artificial intelligence tools and AI infrastructure in trauma and trauma care.

This position will join a strong cohort of researchers at the leading edge of artificial intelligence applied to the health sciences, fostered by close collaborations between UTSA and UTHSA Medical School. The UTSA MATRIX AI Consortium for Human Well-Being comprises >70 faculty, six departments, and >600 students, with a >$22M funding portfolio for AI research.

Core Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and implements AI / ML solutions to handle and interpret clinical, biomedical, geospatial, and/or transportation-related data.
• Co-develops AI / ML solutions that are easily accessible and visually informative.
• Maintains version control and compatibility of programs.
• Presents AI / ML approaches in a readily explainable manner to a broad science and engineering audience.
• Disseminates AI / ML tools via publications, presentations, videos, code repositories and/or other user guides.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields.
• Three or more (3+) years in designing, implementing, and training AI/ML models that have been successfully deployed commercially and/or otherwise demonstratively used by a non-technical audience.
• Experience in developing generative AI models for various data types (e.g., text, numeric, images, GIS data) is a significant advantage.
• Experience working with Python libraries including TensorFlow, PyTorch, pandas, and scikit-learn.
• Strong self-motivation and ability to work efficiently both independently and in collaboration with a broader interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated versatility in problem-solving.
• Knowledge of cloud database design (e.g., Google Cloud Platform, BigQuery) and database management a strong plus.
• Interest and ideally experience in working with biomedical and clinical data, and prediction of clinical outcomes.
• Passion for making a positive impact in society using AI.

Additional Information

• This is a grant-funded position, which may be extended or shortened based upon availability of grant funds and/or work.
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
• Valid driver's license and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) as applicable.

Working Conditions

Working Environment:

• Office environment.
• Ability to travel to and from meetings, training sessions, or other business-related events.
• Occasional after-hours and weekend work or overtime may be required.

Physical Demands:

• Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required, only occasionally.
• Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.

This position will primarily work from a remote location and rarely needs to be on campus. When an employee is required to work on campus, travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility. Applicants must be adaptable and open to working in both environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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