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
Deliverable
production ML models | research | infrastructure
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