Research Project Manager
Southern Methodist University Inc

Description

Salary Range:

$90,000 - $100,000

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.

SMU serves approximately 7,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students through eight degree-granting schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Lyle School of Engineering, Meadows School of the Arts, Simmons School of Education and Human Development, Dedman School of Law, Perkins School of Theology and Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies.

SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem - paired with entrepreneurial drive - creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU's relationship with Dallas - the dynamic center of one of the nation's fastest-growing regions - offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.

SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.

About the Department:

SMU's Lyle School of Engineering thrives on innovation that transcends traditional boundaries. We strongly believe in the power of externally funded, industry-supported research to drive progress and provide exceptional students with valuable industry insights. Our mission is to lead the way in digital transformation within engineering education, all while ensuring that every student graduates as a confident leader. Founded in 1925, SMU Lyle is one of the oldest engineering schools in the Southwest, offering undergraduate and graduate programs, including master's and doctoral degrees.

About the Position:

This role is an on-campus, in-person position.

The Research Project Manager in the Hart Center for Engineering Leadership will conduct research on projects about AI-powered emotional intelligence, emotion recognition/emotion AI (and more broadly technologies that infer sensitive information about people) and qualities such as ethics, privacy, and justice toward effective leadership development. The position is open to candidates interested in similar areas not squarely within the "emotion AI" landscape. The research manager will lead one staff member who is coordinating all the leadership events and professional development since we may be using the data from participants for research protocol.

Essential Functions:

• Research - Conduct Research using AI/ML for leadership development. To do this, the candidate must be able to design the experiment, submitting IRB applications if people are involved, collect data (manually or automatically), design algorithm, modeling, data analytics procedure (workflow) design and development, and AI modeling and reasoning.
  
• Publication - Co-authoring publications as lead author or co-author, preparing presentations and reports, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Proposal Writing - Look for opportunities to submit research proposals for funding purposes. Goal is to secure over $200,000 per year.
  
• Leadership - will lead one staff who is coordinating all the leadership events and professional development activities. Some of the research project will get students involved as well as working professionals.
  
• Others - Assisting with other related activities assigned by the Executive Director.
  
• Occasional evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A doctoral degree is required.

A minimum of two (2) years of experience is required. Experience in AI/ML, Research experience, supervising of scientific studies, working with industry professionals is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Candidate familiarity with statistical packages is preferred.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time
• Stand

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration may be given to submissions received by November 22, 2024.

This position is open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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