Post Doctoral Associate at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (24009068)

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine CPACE AI Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist specializing in generative AI. This role provides a unique opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team committed to advancing the application of generative AI in medicine, focusing on large language models, natural language processing (NLP), and vision-language modeling. Working under the guidance of Dr. Yanshan Wang, Interim Director of Generative AI at the CPACE AI Center, and Dr. Hooman Rashidi, Executive Director of CPACE AI Center and Associate Dean of AI in Medicine, the successful candidate will drive impactful research and innovation at the intersection of generative AI and healthcare.

Responsibilities:

• Will lead and pioneer the research and development of generative AI methodologies and solutions specifically designed to address healthcare challenges.
• Execute both qualitative and quantitative studies to evaluate the effectiveness and potential of generative AI tools in clinical and translational medicine.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team, comprising experts in computer science, healthcare, and clinical research, to design, implement, and optimize generative AI functions that align with end-user and clinical needs.
• Disseminate research findings through publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals and presentations at renowned scientific and industry conferences.
• Support grant proposal preparation and actively participate in progress reporting to funding bodies.
• Mentor and guide graduate students or junior researchers involved in related projects, fostering a collaborative research environment.

Requirements:

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in generative AI, large language models, NLP, vision-language modeling, or associated technologies, with demonstrated application in healthcare or biomedical domains.
• Proven ability to work both independently and as a team player within a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a history of scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Experience in vision-language models, multimodality learning, and foundation models, is highly desirable.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV, personal statement, research statement, along with contact information for three references.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Optional Attachments: Cover Letter

Assignment Category Full-time regular

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