Director, AI-Driven Translational Analytics

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Wellness facilities

Job summary

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a visionary leader to found and direct the Applied Analytics and Innovation Center (AAIC). You will helm a groundbreaking program at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and translational biomedicine, driving discoveries and external funding.

You will cultivate collaborations across departments and industry partners, mentor researchers, and shape DMU's strategic direction while advancing patient care and

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in AI/ML or related field.
• Postdoctoral or independent research experience with senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to secure extramural funding as PI or program lead.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nationally competitive research program in AI/ML and translational biomedical discovery.
• Secure and manage external funding via competitive grant proposals.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaborations across academia, health systems, and industry.
• Provide scientific leadership for the AAIC and mentor investigators.
• Oversee research personnel and ensure compliance with governance and responsible AI.

Skills

AI/ML expertise

Statistical inference

Experimental design

Predictive modeling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Grant writing

Mentoring

Education

PhD or equivalent in AI/ML or related field

Job description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences seeks a visionary leader to found and direct the Applied Analytics and Innovation Center (AAIC). You will helm a groundbreaking program at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and translational biomedicine, driving discoveries and external funding.

You will cultivate collaborations across departments and industry partners, mentor researchers, and shape DMU's strategic direction while advancing patient care and