Research AI & Data Enablement Specialist
University of California, San Francisco · San Francisco
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Applies professional concepts and UCSF policies and procedures to increase successful researcher adoption of research data assets, computational environments, AI capabilities, and research technologies. Independently analyzes researcher needs and adoption barriers; identifies opportunities to apply AI and automation to streamline research processes, reduce manual effort, and improve researcher productivity; develops, tests, and operationalizes AI-enabled and automated workflow solutions within supported research environments; develops and maintains scalable onboarding, documentation, knowledge resources, workflow examples, and AI-assisted support capabilities. Validates researcher-facing workflows and recommends improvements to research services and user experience. Works across researchers, product management, data engineering, research infrastructure, and support teams to translate complex technical capabilities into practical guidance. Within defined procedures and practices, determines appropriate action and escalates product strategy, infrastructure priorities, architectural direction, service portfolio, funding priorities, and institutional communications decisions to responsible leadership.
Department Overview
UCSF Academic Research Services supports researchers in discovering, understanding, and effectively using institutional research data assets, computational environments, AI capabilities, and related research technologies. The ARS Research Data Services and Information Commons program works across research, product, data engineering, infrastructure, and support teams to improve researcher experience, increase successful self-service adoption, and develop scalable services and reusable institutional knowledge.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as
our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available
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Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Salary Information
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
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