RTI International is seeking an AI Research Leader to develop and apply AI methods to solve key challenges and unlock new opportunities in human development and performance, addressing critical global problems with science-based solutions.
Requirements
- PhD with at least 8 years of experience with the application of data sciences, AI, and advanced modeling in the human performance space. An equivalent of a Master's degree with 12 years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 15 years of experience may be substituted for a PhD.
- Track record of successfully leading complex projects and multidisciplinary functional teams.
- Well versed in R and/or Python, common development and run environments, and common database software.
- Record of contributions to the field.
- NLP and Generative AI experience.
- Experience with a wide range of data types (e.g., real world evidence, assessment data, biometric data) and project types.
- Peer-reviewed journal articles, patents, and conference proceedings.
Responsibilities
- Develop and apply AI advancements in our social sciences business portfolio.
- Lead and contribute to research and development projects (e.g., grants, contracts), including high-quality execution, providing expert consult, solutioning, and dissemination.
- Actively seek out opportunities to improve quality and efficiency through AI and automation.
- Provide strategic leadership in vetting and qualifying business and proposal development activities.
- Play a key role in and lead proposals including solution and design, consultation with experts, partners, and clients, and planning, writing, and oral presentation.
- Contribute to the field through a mix of refereed journal articles and book chapters, conference presentations and proceedings, (social) media posts and engagement, technical contributions (e.g., open-source software), webinars, scientific/advisory committees, service roles, and external collaborations.
- Maintain and continuously grow a network of experts, clients, partners from universities and other organizations, and internal collaborators.
Other
- Set a compelling vision, develop a strategic research and development agenda, and collaborate with staff, peers, and senior leadership.
- Mentor mid- and junior-level staff in technical methods, scientific stature, project leadership, professional development, business development, and consulting.
- High level of initiative, integrity, collaboration, empathy, and creativity. Must have a learning and growth mindset.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation. Strong listening skills.
- Ability to build trust and consensus across a wide range of audiences.
