Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Scientist (25 Hours/12 Months)

The AI Research Scientist role is a grant-funded, part-time position within the College of Engineering that supports the research, design, development, and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence solutions in support of the Defense Innovation Network Assistant (DINA) initiative. The position conducts applied and translational research in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), intelligent agents, knowledge graphs, speech technologies, and AI-enabled decision support systems.

Working collaboratively with faculty researchers, engineers, students, and external partners, the AI Research Scientist develops innovative AI technologies that advance sponsored research objectives and support real-world applications. The position contributes to technical research, software development, grant initiatives, publications, technology demonstrations, and deployment of scalable AI solutions while mentoring student researchers and fostering hands-on experiential learning opportunities.

GRANT-FUNDED POSITION DEFINITION: This position is funded, in whole or in part, through external grant funding. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of grant funds and the ongoing operational needs of the University. Should grant funding be reduced, exhausted, discontinued, or otherwise become unavailable, the University reserves the right to modify, reduce, or eliminate the position, including changes to duties, work hours, or employment status, in accordance with applicable policies and business needs. While the University may evaluate opportunities to continue the position through alternative funding sources, no guarantee of continued employment exists beyond the availability of designated grant funding. Decisions regarding the continuation, modification, or conclusion of the position remain within the sole discretion of the University.