Part time Research Assistant, UMKC School of Science and Engineering

UMKC School of Science and Engineering

Division of Energy, Matter & Systems - Medical Imaging for Global Health Technology Lab (MIGHTY)

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Research Associate to conduct an impactful research project involving AI and medical imaging and support the establishment and growth of an AI-focused research lab. The associate will play a crucial role in setting up computational infrastructure, developing educational resources for onboarding new students, and curating workflows to streamline research activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about artificial intelligence, research infrastructure, and academic collaboration.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Conducting AI-Based Research Projects

• Developing state-of-the-art AI models for medical imaging tasks
• Validation and benchmarking against existing models/techniques
• Research presentation
• Scientific manuscript preparation

2. AI Infrastructure Setup & Maintenance

• Assist in the procurement, installation, and maintenance of computing hardware.
• Set up and manage cloud-based infrastructure and local development environments.
• Ensure system security, regular updates, and backups.
• Maintain software environments using containers, virtual environments, and package managers.

3. Research Workflow Curation

• Develop standardized workflows for data processing, model training, evaluation, and experiment tracking.
• Assist in organizing datasets, scripts, and codebases for reproducibility.
• Implement tools for experiment tracking, version control, and collaborative development.

4. Educational Material Development

• Create tutorials, walkthroughs, and documentation to onboard new lab members.
• Provide technical training and support to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Maintain a knowledge base or internal wiki for lab operations.

5. Technical & Administrative Support

• Support the PI and lab members in managing and documenting ongoing projects.
• Coordinate with university IT or administrative units for relevant approvals and technical assistance.

This is a part time non-benefit eligible academic position at 50% FTE (20 hours/week).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Familiarity with AI/ML tools and libraries.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with version control (Git).
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in a research or academic lab environment.
• Experience with documentation tools and instructional design.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and containerization tools.

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $25/hour.

Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual's particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements.

To be considered, you must complete the application at www.umkc.edu/jobs including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references).

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the Job Identification number and the name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Open until filled

For more information about the School of Science and Engineering, visit: https://sse.umkc.edu/

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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