Research Scientist, Senior

Vanderbilt University-posted 24 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Nashville, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

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The Senior Research Scientist is part of the Institute for Software Integrated Systems 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 Senior 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. The Institute for Software Integrated Systems (ISIS) 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.

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
Maintains familiarity with emerging knowledge, technologies, techniques relevant to ISIS research discipline(s) and strategic goals
Obtains independent external funding; demonstrates ability to maintain and grow sponsor- funded research
Define, develop, and sustain research directions for the Institute
Track emerging research opportunities
Develop and submit research proposals to appropriate research programs
Organize teams for proposal writing and project execution
Lead research projects as Principal Investigator, and/or serve as Co-Principal Investigator on research projects, and/or serve as domain expert on research projects
Lead and participate in the development of research products: academic publications, prototype software tools and systems, and technical reports for sponsors
Develop and lead internally supported research activities
Develop connections and maintain a presence in the academic, industrial, and government research community, nationally and internationally
Serve as a key contributor to the success of the Institute by providing intellectual and managerial leadership in research activities
Serves in leadership roles in projects researching decision-making under uncertainty and multi- agent systems, his work has found large-scale applications in the domains of public transportation, healthcare, and emergency response, guiding students, teaching a newly created course on decision-making under uncertainty
Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to reach desired project outcomes
Provides leadership and direction to team members
Communicates regularly, effectively, and professionally with sponsors
Functionally oversees work of research staff and graduate students
Develop, maintain, and grow relationships with sponsors to support the growth of the research program

A bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field is required.
A Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field, including engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, with 2-5 years' experience is strongly preferred. A maximum of 2 years of research, completed while working towards the Ph.D., may be counted toward this total.
An ability and desire to participate in collaborative efforts is required.
A commitment to the institutional mission and aspiration to participate in an advanced research program is required.
A demonstrated ability to design and implement project plans is required.
An ability to direct work of research staff and graduate students is required.

An established reputation in the immediate professional community (e.g., cooperating researchers, sponsoring agencies, or industry) is preferred.
An emerging national reputation signified by engineering/research products used by others or publications in established journals or national/international conferences is preferred.

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