Director, Research Technology and AI Enablement - Information Technology
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About the Role
NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director to lead research technology services and AI enablement. The role oversees research computing infrastructure, AI strategy, and cross-functional partnerships to advance discovery and innovation.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary IT partner to faculty and research centers, translating research needs into effective technology solutions
- Develop and execute a research technology strategy aligned with institutional priorities
- Oversee the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of research computing environments, cloud based platforms, and specialized research systems
- Lead the development and execution of NYUAD IT’s AI enablement and support strategy
- Serve as the IT leadership authority and advisor on AI, guiding adoption across academic, research, and administrative domains
- Partner with Executive Education and Human Resources to design and deliver AI education, training, and executive learning programs
- Act as the IT go to resource for AI, providing guidance, consultation, and partnership to AI leads and liaisons
- Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and institutional governance stakeholders to support responsible adoption of research technologies and AI
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of research technologists and AI specialists
Requirements
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive experience in research technology, research computing, or AI related domains
- 5+ years in a leadership role managing technical teams or research support services
- Experience supporting faculty led research and computational workloads
- Demonstrated experience with AI technologies and their application in research or enterprise settings
- Experience working with cross functional stakeholders in complex organizations
- Demonstrated knowledge of research computing environments and AI/ML technologies
- Familiarity with research compliance, privacy, and ethical technology use
- Ability to operate effectively in a complex, multicultural academic environment
- Strong understanding of research computing, HPC, and cloud platforms
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Position Summary
- NYU Abu Dhabi seeks a Director, Research Technology and AI Enablement reporting to the Chief Information Officer.
- The role leads IT’s strategy and delivery of research technology services and institutional AI enablement and support.
- The Director ensures NYU Abu Dhabi remains at the forefront of digitally enabled research, applied AI, and institutional innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary IT partner to faculty and research centers, translating research needs into effective technology solutions.
- Develop and execute a research technology strategy that aligns with institutional priorities and supports a wide range of disciplines.
- Establish service models that enable responsive, high quality support for computational, experimental, and technology enabled research.
- Oversee the design, delivery, and lifecycle management of research computing environments, cloud based platforms, and specialized research systems.
- Lead the development and execution of NYUAD IT’s AI enablement and support strategy.
- Serve as the IT leadership authority and advisor on AI, guiding adoption across academic, research, and administrative domains.
- Partner with Executive Education and Human Resources to design and deliver AI education, training, and executive learning programs.
- Act as the IT go to resource for AI, providing guidance, consultation, and partnership to AI leads and liaisons.
- Collaborate with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and institutional governance stakeholders to support responsible adoption.
- Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of research technologists and AI specialists.
Qualifications
- Required Education: Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Preferred Education: Doctoral degree or advanced research experience in a related field.
- Required Experience: 10+ years in research technology, research computing, or AI related domains; 5+ years in a leadership role.
- Preferred Experience: Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP); AI/ML or advanced analytics certifications; PMP.
- Knowledge of emerging AI technologies, including generative AI.
- Understanding of research collaboration platforms and digital research tools.
About NYUAD
- NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program.
- NYUAD, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai form the backbone of NYU’s global network university.
- NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing.
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