Postdoc: AI-Driven Toxicology Data & QSAR Modeling

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on developing next-generation Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning approaches for predictive toxicology. The selected participant will gain hands-on experience in curating and integrating chemical and toxicological datasets, benchmarking QSAR models, and applying explainable AI methods.

Located at Keystone Office Park in Morrisville, NC, this role provides a monthly stipend, potential health insurance supplement, and extensive mentorship. The appointment is initially one year, with renewal possibilities for a total of five years.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field received within the last five years of the appointment start date, or current graduate students nearing completion of the degree.
• Candidate must be 18 years or older at the time of application.
• Open to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and foreign nationals with eligible immigration status.

Responsibilities

• Learn to curate, integrate, and evaluate heterogeneous chemical and toxicological datasets using FAIR data principles.
• Gain hands-on experience developing and benchmarking QSAR models for regulatory toxicity endpoints.
• Apply explainable AI methods and uncertainty analysis to improve model predictions.

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education offers a postdoctoral research opportunity focused on developing next-generation Artificial Intelligence and machine-learning approaches for predictive toxicology. The selected participant will gain hands-on experience in curating and integrating chemical and toxicological datasets, benchmarking QSAR models, and applying explainable AI methods.

Located at Keystone Office Park in Morrisville, NC, this role provides a monthly stipend, potential health insurance supplement, and extensive mentorship. The appointment is initially one year, with renewal possibilities for a total of five years.