Assistant Professor & Scientist, Computational Biology & AI

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system in Detroit seeks an Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist in computational biology. The successful candidate will develop and apply computational approaches in a multidisciplinary environment, lead research projects, and pursue funding. The role requires a PhD in related fields and expertise in AI-driven medicine. The position encourages collaboration with Michigan State University, offering opportunities for mentorship and innovative research. Applications including CV and cover letter can be submitted via email.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related discipline.
• Strong research track record in genetics or AI applications.
• Ability to secure external research funding.
• Proficiency in programming (e.g. R, Python).
• Experience in Unix/Linux environments.
• Familiarity with next-generation sequencing pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop computational approaches for biological datasets.
• Lead independent research projects.
• Pursue external funding for research.
• Mentor trainees and collaborate with investigators.

Skills

Computational biology

Statistical genetics

Genomics

AI-driven medicine

Programming languages (R, Python)

Unix/Linux environments

Genomic analysis tools

Single-cell analysis

Healthcare data analysis

Education

PhD in biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A leading health system in Detroit seeks an Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist in computational biology. The successful candidate will develop and apply computational approaches in a multidisciplinary environment, lead research projects, and pursue funding. The role requires a PhD in related fields and expertise in AI-driven medicine. The position encourages collaboration with Michigan State University, offering opportunities for mentorship and innovative research. Applications including CV and cover letter can be submitted via email.