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Vanderbilt University Research Scientist, Institute for Software Integrated Solutions in Nashville, Tennessee
The Research Scientist is part of the Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) within the School of Engineering at Vanderbilt University and is a leader responsible for conducting advanced, ground-breaking research in all areas of Software-Integrated Systems. Persons in this position are expected to grow their own externally funded research program and/or to contribute to the success of sponsored research projects at the Institute. Reporting directly to the Professor, the Research Scientist is expected to work on specific research topics relevant for the project, collaborate with other researchers, and potentially supervise engineers, and graduate students, as needed.
A Research Scientist conducts advanced, ground-breaking research in the areas of Software-Integrated Systems. The Research Scientist is a key contributor to the success of sponsored research projects at ISIS, serving as a functional lead on a team of researchers composed of staff engineers and graduate students. The Research Scientist is expected to gradually develop his or her own research profile, projects, and sponsored activities, eventually taking on a leading role as Co-PI or PI on one or more project(s).
The Institute for Software Integrated Systems conducts basic and applied research in the area of systems and information science and engineering. Applications of its technology span a wide range of software-intensive systems from small, embedded devices, through real-time distributed systems, to globally deployed complex systems. Software is increasingly essential to the functions of these systems, and it is also the primary means of adapting them to their environments and users. Our research interests lie in the theoretical foundations, modeling, design, engineering, and educational aspects of these systems
Duties and Responsibilities
Directly contributes to the technical mission(s) of ISIS and our sponsors, through activities including analysis, modeling, testing, design activities, and publication of research results
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to reach desired project outcomes
Provides leadership and direction to team members
Maintains familiarity with emerging knowledge, technologies, techniques relevant to ISIS research discipline(s) and strategic goals
Communicates regularly, effectively, and professionally with sponsors
Functionally oversees work of research staff and graduate students
Obtains independent external funding; demonstrates ability to maintain and grow sponsor-funded research
Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Relationships: This position may have supervisory responsibility over engineers or other staff. This position reports administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator.
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science is required. A Ph.D. in engineering or computer science is preferred.
3+ years of experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB) is required.
Technical and mathematical expertise in machine learning, artificial intelligence, computer vision techniques, and modern data science is required.
Systems engineering experience working across disciplines is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills – technical reports, published articles, large audience presentations – are required.
Strong project management skills are required.
Experience working with a variety of partners from different backgrounds and conveying complex technical concepts to each partner is required.
Strong hands-on technical skills to help deliver an end-to-end functioning system that accomplishes research goals is required.
3+ years of experience with transportation cyber-physical systems and machine learning systems (neural networks, etc.) is preferred.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.
Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.
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