Full Professor & AI Research and Innovation Institute Inaugural Executive Director - College of Computing
Core
Founding scientific and strategic leader of a new AI Research and Innovation Institute, guiding its growth into a globally recognized center of excellence in artificial intelligence and biomedical applications.
Role type
Principal-level academic leader (Full Professor & Executive Director)
Builds
A world-class AI research institute bridging computing, life sciences, and healthcare
Domain
Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Biomedical Research, Life Sciences
Required skills
Strategic leadership, external funding acquisition, multidisciplinary team building, AI research expertise, academic program development, global partnership cultivation
Preferred skills
Scaling research centers, cross-sector team leadership, mentoring faculty and doctoral students, translating research to societal impact, national/international scientific leadership
Technologies
Machine learning, AI systems, computer vision, NLP, multimodal AI, genomics, epigenomics, systems biology
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a bold long-term vision for the institute; Recruit and mentor world-class faculty, researchers, and doctoral students; Secure funding from NSF, NIH, industry, and foundations; Represent the institute globally through partnerships and conferences; Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and entrepreneurship; Advance the translation of AI discoveries into real-world health solutions
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship