Director and Chief Scientific Officer

Director and Chief Scientific Officer – Human Language Technology Center of ExcellenceSalary: $250,000 - $400,000Role OverviewThe Johns Hopkins University Human Language Technology Center of Excellence (HLTCOE) seeks a highly respected, peer‐recognized researcher to serve as its Director and Chief Scientific Officer. Reporting to the School of Engineering's vice dean for research, the director is charged with leading the research activities of the HLTCOE to ensure it maintains its leadership position and aligns with the needs of its government sponsor. This includes working collaboratively with HLTCOE researchers to extend their record of technical accomplishments, setting strategic directions, and identifying, recruiting, and mentoring new research staff. HLTCOE researchers develop advanced algorithms for analyzing speech, text, and multimodal data in multiple languages, extracting useful information from massive amounts of data to advance the state of the art in human language technology.LocationFull‐time position located in Baltimore, Maryland. Starting date to be negotiated on availability.QualificationsExtensive experience in a related and relevant roleDoctorate in an HLT‐related fieldProven leadership directing applied and theoretical efforts and managing research organizationsExcellent communication skills for broad‐ranging audiencesStrong networking skillsAbility to recognize, recruit, and mentor high quality researchers and staffAbility to instill and maintain a highly collaborative work environment that values employeesExperienced in building consensus through engagementHas a current or recent TS/SCI clearance with full‐scope polygraph (will consider candidates with a current or recent TS clearance)Total RewardsJohns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found at https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementJohns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. The university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.#J-18808-Ljbffr