Post Doctoral Fellow - Emory University

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Description:

The Emory University Department of Biomedical Informatics is seeking a postdoctoral researcher skilled in the advanced application of natural language processing and machine learning techniques, addressing a wide spectrum of medical and public health issues. The researcher will engage with diverse datasets, encompassing social media big data, electronic health records, unstructured clinical narratives, registry information, and patient surveys to support clinical decisions and influence policy direction. The postdoctoral scholar's primary research areas will be: (1) crafting AI/ML techniques to interpret and distill insights from biomedical and social media text; and (2) formulating clinical predictive tools using varied and sequential health data.

 

The Department of Biomedical Informatics is a highly dynamic and multidisciplinary environment that has strengths in bioinformatics, global health informatics, imaging informatics, machine learning, mHealth informatics and signal processing.

Candidates are required to have a strong background in at least one of the following areas: Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Signal Processing, Mathematics, or a related field.

Experience with large volumes of text based and streaming data are essential. Strong programming skills in Python, and modern machine learning platforms are required; experience with computing in cloud environments is a strong plus; some experience with high-performance computing, database administration and health data analytics is desired but not required. A strong sense of responsibility to complete research in a timely manner is required. The position will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong likelihood of continuing for several years, with career progression. Candidates for postdoctoral positions are expected to work proactively, participate in research discussions and lab meetings, publish scholarly research papers, and disseminate research results.

 

A strong sense of responsibility to complete research in a timely manner is required. The position will be for one year in the first instance but with a strong likelihood of continuing for several years, with career progression. Candidates for postdoctoral positions are expected to work proactively, participate in research discussions and lab meetings, publish scholarly research papers, and disseminate research results.

 

Interested applicants should submit their current CV and statement of their career aspirations and interests via the online application form.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. Develops new ideas that promote current research. Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

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