Postdoctoral Research Associate - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism (University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Medicine)

Job Description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021908

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Department of Medicine, through the Center for Health Equity using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (CHEMA), at the University of Illinois-Chicago (UIC) is seeking applications for a Post-Doc to conduct research in the area of machine learning and natural language processing for using imaging studies to detect underlying chronic diseases. This position will be focused on using natural language processing and machine learning to develop predict disease based on imaging studies.

• Applicants are expected to have a strong background in machine learning and natural language processing. Candidates with expertise using healthcare data from the electronic health record are preferred. Communication and writing skills are required along with success in previous academic research. Selected candidates will be expected to collaborate with team members, design and manage research projects, and present reports and publish peer-reviewed journal articles. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
PhD in a relevant field, including computer science, machine learning and artificial intelligence, or related fields

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