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Research Specialist II, AI & Data Science BS4973
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Hiring Range $42,120 - $56,160 Salary Special Instructions to Applicants
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What you’ll work on
Full postingDevelop and apply computational skills to biological and biosecurity research
Support research in AI, machine learning, and data analytics
Work with faculty, researchers and students on research projects
From the employer’s posting
develop and apply computational skills to biological and biosecurity research
support research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and computational approaches to biosecurity and microbial forensics
The successful candidate will work with faculty, researchers, and students
What you’ll bring
All qualificationsCore experience
- 2 years of software development experience for genomic or pathogen analysis tools
- Bachelor's in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, IT, or a related field
- Programming experience relevant to AI, machine learning, and data analysis
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills
Preferred experience
- Master's Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or closely related field
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Python and machine-learning/data-science libraries
Qualification wording
2 years' experience on software development for plant pathogen detection, phylogenetics and other software related to genomic analyses.
Bachelor's
Programming experience relevant to AI, machine learning, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
Master's Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or closely related field
Experience in one or more of the following:
Python and machine-learning/data-science libraries
Education & alternatives
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a closely related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
Preferred Qualifications - Master's Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or closely related field - Experience in one or more of the following:
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Job description
Research Specialist II, AI & Data Science BS4973
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Job no: 495384
Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: Stillwater
Categories: Information Technology, Research
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Mohammad Arif, m.arif@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$42,120 - $56,160 Salary
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
The Lab at the Institute for Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics conduct interdisciplinary research integrating biological sciences, microbial forensics, biosecurity, phylogenetics, evolutionary genomics, computational methods, and emerging technologies. The position provides an opportunity to apply AI and data science directly to biological and biosecurity research.
The Institute for Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics is seeking a full-time AI & Data Analytics Specialist to support research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and computational approaches to biosecurity and microbial forensics. The successful candidate will work with faculty, researchers, and students to develop and apply computational skills to biological and biosecurity research.
About US: The Institute for Biosecurity and Microbial Forensics (IBMF), formerly known as the National Institute for Microbial Forensics & Food and Agricultural Biosecurity (NIMFFAB) at Oklahoma State University. For more information, visit: https://biosecurity.okstate.edu/about
There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU. Check out our great benefits and eligibility at https://hr.okstate.edu/prospective-ee.html
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's
Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or a closely related field.
(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date) -
2 years' experience on software development for plant pathogen detection, phylogenetics and other software related to genomic analyses.
- Programming experience relevant to AI, machine learning, and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Additional post-secondary education beyond requirements may substitute for years of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's
Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, or closely related field
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Experience in one or more of the following:
- Python and machine-learning/data-science libraries
- Machine learning, deep learning, NLP, or computer vision.
- Statistical analysis and data visualization.
- Biological, genomic, microbiological, or other scientific datasets.
- Bioinformatics, computational biology, microbial forensics, or biosecurity.
- Databases, cloud computing, high-performance computing, or research computing.
- Academic or research laboratory environments.
Working Conditions
This is an exempt position (which indicates that the position is exempt from overtime pay/comp time accrual). According to OSU policy, a 40-hour workweek is considered minimal for exempt staff and you are expected to work hours in excess of 40 hours per week when the work load requires additional hours (to include some early mornings, evenings and/or weekends).
Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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Hiring Range $42,120 - $56,160 Salary Special Instructions to Applicants
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Stillwater
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