Director, Applied AI & Biomedical Innovation

Des Moines University College of Health Sciences (CHS); West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Director for the Applied Analytics and Innovation Center to lead a nationally recognized AI/ML translational research program. You will build collaborations with clinicians, institutions and industry partners to advance biomedical discovery and health innovations.

You will secure extramural funding, mentor investigators, and shape the strategic direction of a growing research enterprise while advancing your

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer science, biomedical engineering, computational biology, bioinformatics, biostatistics, neuroscience, cardiovascular science, cancer biology, immunology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Substantial postdoctoral or equivalent independent research experience and an established record of high‑quality peer‑reviewed publications appropriate for a senior scientific leadership appointment.
• Demonstrated expertise in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or advanced computational modeling applied to biomedical research, supported by strong knowledge of statistical inference, experimental design, predictive modeling, model validation, and analysis of complex biomedical datasets.
• Demonstrated depth of scientific expertise in at least one biomedical research domain and the ability to develop productive interdisciplinary research collaborations.
• Demonstrated record of securing competitive extramural research funding as a PI/multi‑PI or scientific project leader with substantial responsibility for proposal development and research direction.
• Demonstrated experience directing complex scientific investigations, coordinating multidisciplinary research teams, mentoring investigators or research personnel.
• Ability to integrate computational research with experimental, clinical, translational, or engineering applications through direct research experience or sustained scientific collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a nationally competitive research program that advances AI, machine learning, computational science, and translational biomedical discovery.
• Secure and manage external research funding by developing and leading competitive grant proposals to agencies such as NIH, NSF, DoD, foundations, and industry partners.
• Drive innovative scientific discovery through interdisciplinary research spanning cardiovascular disease, neuroscience, oncology, immunology, and related biomedical fields.
• Build strategic collaborations with faculty, clinicians, health systems, academic institutions, and industry partners to advance biomedical innovation and translational research.
• Provide scientific leadership for the AAIC by establishing research priorities, expanding capabilities, mentoring investigators, and fostering a high‑performing research environment.
• Supervise and develop research personnel while ensuring compliance with research regulations and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Scientific leadership

Grant leadership

Collaborations

Mentoring investigators

Strategic direction

Education

PhD or equivalent doctorate

Tools

AI/ML expertise

Computational modeling

Biomedical data analysis

Job description

Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences in West Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Director for the Applied Analytics and Innovation Center to lead a nationally recognized AI/ML translational research program. You will build collaborations with clinicians, institutions and industry partners to advance biomedical discovery and health innovations.

You will secure extramural funding, mentor investigators, and shape the strategic direction of a growing research enterprise while advancing your