Applied Artificial Intelligence Specialist at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina

Job Description:

Applied Artificial Intelligence Specialist



University of South Carolina




Department: LIBR Digital Research Srvs & Collec



Advertised Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience



Part/Full Time: Full Time



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Advertised Job Summary


The Applied Artificial Intelligence Specialist will work closely and collegially with others throughout the University Libraries to increase understanding of artificial intelligence pertaining to research and teaching on campus. This position will be responsible for developing, assessing, and curating applied AI tools and resources for the Libraries. The incumbent will also be involved in building AI applications to assist users in discovering reliable and relevant information quickly and independently, helping us meet USC's growing student population with scalable solutions.The Applied Artificial Intelligence Specialist will design and deliver consulting services and workshops to faculty and students and will collaborate with other campus units providing AI support. This person will assist faculty inside and outside of University Libraries with the use of AI not only for their work but also to ensure they understand how students can fruitfully apply the technology to learning. Library faculty provide significant academic support on campus, helping faculty and students navigate information resources in all formats as well as scholarly communication, research data management, data visualization, and other aspects of the data management lifecycle. The position will add to this cycle, working across departments and building ties between experts and novices, by supporting natural language processing and computational research methods.Importantly, this position will bring an awareness of privacy, bias, and other concerns with these technologies to all working with AI and its applications.



Required Education and Experience


Master’s degree in a relevant field (computer science, information science)Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities/Competencies:• Understanding of best practices in applied AI in academia• Ability to communicate effectively with users at all levels of expertise across disciplines• Strong analytic, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills• Ability to collaborate effectively and work on teams• Demonstrated knowledge of two or more of the following:• Artificial Intelligence• Machine Learning / Deep learning• Large Language Models• Natural Language Processing• Generative AI• Data ScienceAnd:• Python• R• Statistics



Preferred Qualifications


• PhD in relevant field• Knowledge of linguistics as applied to Large Language Models• Expert knowledge of AI, Natural Language Processing and Machine learning• Knowledge of Deep Learning• Practical experience with applied AI projects



Job Close Date






Special Instructions to Applicant






Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.









To apply, please visit: https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/164319





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