Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Job Details

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI

Location Code: HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI

Job Summary: The Department of Health Informatics and Data Science at Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in medical informatics. The selected candidate will work with Dr. Tootooni to conceptualize research studies, design methods and modeling, perform data analysis, attend/present at international conferences, and draft manuscripts. This is an excellent opportunity for junior scientists to engage in hands-on programming, applying artificial intelligence to healthcare practice, and to thrive in multi-institutional collaborative projects with esteemed scholars.

Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize research studies and design methods and modeling
• Perform data analysis and attend/present at international conferences
• Draft manuscripts and collaborate with esteemed scholars

Requirements:

• Doctorate degree in Medical Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Advanced knowledge in computer programming, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and applied statistics
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) data and health ontologies such as ICD and UMLS

Working Conditions: This is a one-year postdoctoral research position, extendable annually based on budget availability and performance. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2024 or until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit the required application materials (C.V., 1-page letter of interest, and contacts of three references) through the LUC portal. For inquiries about the position, please email Dr. Samie Tootooni.

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