Postdoctoral Fellowship Position: Data Science and AI in Health and Medicine

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Computing resources

Travel support

Other benefits

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore invites applications for Postdoctoral Fellow positions in data science and AI, focusing on developing and applying novel data science approaches to health and biomedical research.

The successful candidate will work with multiple faculty mentors in the Department of Biostatistics and potentially other departments, contributing to computational methods and AI in biomedicine, with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong methodological and computational skills.
• Demonstrated interest or experience in health-related applications of statistical or data science methods.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Developing and applying novel data science approaches, computational tools and statistical methods to advance health and biomedical research.
• Collaborate with multiple faculty mentors and potentially from other departments on data science and AI topics for health applications.
• Contribute to the Data Science and AI institute initiatives and related university-wide efforts.

Skills

Strong methodological and computa t i

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Job description

General Description

Salary: $65,000-75,000 per year

We invite applications for Postdoctoral Fellow positions in the broad areas of data science and AI, with a focus on developing and applying novel data science approaches, computational tools and statistical methods to advance health and biomedical research. Johns Hopkins University has recently made transformative new investment in launching a new Data Science and AI institute that will serve the hub for interdisciplinary data collaborations with faculties and students from across Johns Hopkins and will build the nation\'s foremost destination for emerging applications, opportunities and challenges presented by data science, machine learning and AI.

The Department of Biostatistics at Johns Hopkins University is internationally recognized as a leader in the development of statistical and computational methods for biomedical research. With over 30 full-time faculty and a thriving research community, the department plays a central role in advancing public health and clinical science through methodological innovation and deep interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty members are actively engaged in a wide range of research areas, including large-scale health studies, computational biology, statistical genetics, neuroimaging, wearables, causal inference, and other emerging applications in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

We are seeking outstanding candidates with strong foundations in statistics, computation, and applied data science. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with multiple faculty mentors in the department and potentially from other departments at JHU with research topics that may include--but are not limited to--computational approaches such as AI and machine learning; methodological foundations, computational approaches and biomedical applications, such as AI for biomedicine, causal inference, Bayesian inference, survival analysis, statistical genetics and genomics, electronic health records (EHRs), wearables, longitudinal or spatial data analysis, and other high-throughput data sources. Successful candidates will receive

• competitive salaries


• computing resources, travel support, and other benefits

in accordance with departmental and university policies.

Candidates should indicate in their cover letter the names of potential faculty mentors and an indication of potential projects the candidate could work on that would advance our understanding and/or application of data science and AI to health and biomedical research. In describing potential projects, the candidates should not be afraid to propose directions that build on, but are distinct from, their work during PhD--we are interested as much in what your vision for future is as in your past accomplishments. Applicants whose work might bridge multiple faculty members\' interests, or make connections across disparate fields, are particularly welcomed. Applicants are also encouraged to suggest ways in which their work can provide connections to other data science and AI work across the University, including the Data Science and AI Initiative.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biostatistics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field


• Strong methodological and computational skills


• Demonstrated interest or experience in health-related applications of statistical or data science methods


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

For more information about the Department of Biostatistics and its faculty, please visit https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/biostatistics. If you have any question about the position, please contact Mary Joy Argo ( [e-mail] ).

Salary Range

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University\'s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate\'s geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

Total Rewards

Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees\' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors or demographic characteristics that are irrelevant to the program involved.

Pre-Employment Information

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Background Checks

After receiving a conditional offer, the successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification. When deciding whether a candidate\'s conviction history is job-disqualifying, the University considers the nature and gravity of the offense, the time that has passed since the conviction, and the nature of the job being sought.

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Vaccine Requirements

Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine.

Exceptions to the seasonal flu vaccine or COVID-19 vaccine (for SOM) requirement(s) may be provided to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs or medical conditions that preclude them from receiving the vaccine. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.