AI for Natural History and Biological Diversity
Company: University of Florida
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 19, 2022
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Job Description:
Classification Title:
Assistant/Associate Curator
We seek to strengthen FLMNH's global leadership in biodiversity
informatics by hiring a creative, interdisciplinary scholar with
research and teaching foci on machine learning (ML) and computer
vision applied to natural history data sources, including
born-digital data sources. We invite candidates who ask and answer
questions about changes in biological diversity through space and
time, and whose interests include working with burgeoning media and
information generated from natural history datasets, community
science, and in-situ and remote sensors. Possible data sources
include, but are not limited to, 2D and 3D images, audio and video,
and genetic data.
Preferred candidates will have a strong foundation in statistical
machine learning, deep learning, and working in scalable computing
environments. We especially encourage applicants who are highly
collaborative, contribute and demonstrate commitment to the
diversity, inclusivity, and excellence of the academic community
and the FLMNH, and have experience working with underserved and/or
underrepresented populations. FLMNH has made strategic investments
in biodiversity informatics and is a national and international
leader in this area. Its leadership position is further enhanced by
iDigBio, the national hub for digitization of natural history
specimens, and multiple funded infrastructure projects in imaging
and media creation. The successful candidate will join current
FLMNH faculty using AI approaches. This is a tenure-track faculty
position.
About the Florida Museum and the University of Florida
The FLMNH, a college-level unit within UF, is a vibrant community
of about 300 employees, including 32 full-time faculty, UF
undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral research
associates, and museum collections, education, and administrative
support staff. As the official state museum of Florida, our core
mission includes stewardship of 40 million specimens and artifacts,
award-winning exhibitions, diverse public programs, and emerging
virtual and digital engagement. The FLMNH Department of Natural
History's research and collections programs are world class and
attract about $10 million annually in government and philanthropic
support.
The FLMNH enjoys cross-campus collaborations with many of the 16 UF
colleges, including those of potential relevance to this new
faculty position: Agricultural and Life Sciences (Institute of Food
and Agricultural Sciences), Education, Engineering, Journalism and
Communications, Libraries, and Liberal Arts and Sciences. This
position requires a strong commitment to university education,
museum-based research, and outreach. Interactions with allied
academic departments include affiliate professorship status with
responsibility for supervision of graduate students and teaching at
least one formal course per year. Interdisciplinary UF institutes,
such as the Informatics Institute, Biodiversity Institute, Genetics
Institute, and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute offer
additional opportunities for collaboration.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At FLMNH, we strive to create a more diverse and inclusive student,
faculty, and staff experience at the University of Florida.As a
university-based museum, we believe it is essential that we, as
educators, develop pathways for learners of all ages and
wide-ranging audiences toward increased diversity, equity,
accessibility, and inclusion in STEM and Humanities disciplines and
workforces. We are committed to the ongoing self-reflection and
work needed to serve students from historically underrepresented
groups within the greater University of Florida community,
especially through student mentorship, teaching, and experiential
learning opportunities. Candidates who, through their research,
teaching, and/or service, will contribute to the diversity and
excellence of the UF community are encouraged to apply.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer
dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and
staff. The University of Florida invites all qualified applicants,
including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with
disabilities. The University of Florida is a public institution and
subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public
Records laws.
The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with
respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status,
national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic
information and veteran status in all aspects of employment
including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline,
terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and
training. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to
apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida
Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance
with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Expected Salary:
Starting salary range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000, and
negotiable commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements: Successful candidates should have a Ph.D., or
equivalent, in the natural sciences, engineering, computer science
or other relevant disciplines, and evidence of excellence in
research, teaching, and service. Preferred Qualifications: N/A
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants must apply online. Applicants must submit (1)
cover letter; (2) full CV, including list of peer-reviewed
publications and grants received; (3) research statement; (4)
education, mentorship and outreach statement; (5) statement
describing the applicant's contributions to diversity, equity, and
inclusion through teaching, research, or service; and (6) names and
email addresses of a minimum of 3 professional references (do not
send letters).
For inquiries concerning this position, contact Dr. Rob Guralnick,
Search Chair, rguralnick (at) flmnh.ufl.edu.
Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to
the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be
considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is
visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of
the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional
credentialing service provider approved by National Association of
Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at
http://www.naces.org/.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution
dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and
staff.
The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity
Institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to
apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida
Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon
eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance
with Florida's Sunshine Law.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2022, and will
continue until the position is filled.
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