Postdoctoral Researcher

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to develop methods and tools for using EHR data and apply AI/ML methods to solve clinical and biomedical problems.

You will implement methods into software, work in an interdisciplinary team, lead research studies, and contribute to reports, conference papers, journal articles, and grant proposals. Collaboration with informaticists, programmers, statisticians, and researchers is expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science, information science, data science, (bio)-statistics, (applied) mathematics, physics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R)
• Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data modeling techniques

Responsibilities

• Develop methods and tools to effectively use electronic health record (EHR) data; apply AI/ML methods to solve clinical and biomedical problems.
• Implement methods into software that meets research needs, manage and update source codes as needed. Work in an interdisciplinary team of informaticists, programmers, information quality experts, statisticians, and researchers during software development.
• Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation studies. Contributions to scientific reports, conference papers, journal articles, and grant proposals are expected, including documentation of method, presentation of data, and participation in interpretation of results.
• Lead and participate in collaborative projects and contribute to data processing, software development, and other collaborative efforts.

Skills

Python

R

Machine learning

Deep learning

Data modeling

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical informatics or related STEM field

Tools

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

Pandas

NumPy

SciPy

Keras

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher

Job No: 535998

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 29240101 - MD-HOBI-GENERAL

Classification Title

Postdoctoral Researcher

Classification Minimum Requirements

A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science, information science, data science, (bio)-statistics, (applied) mathematics, physics, or a related STEM fields.

Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R)

Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data modeling techniques

Job Description

Develop methods and tools to effectively use electronic health record (EHR) data; apply AI/ML methods to solve critical clinical and biomedical problems.

Implement methods into software that meets research needs, manage and update source codes as needed. Work in an interdisciplinary team of informaticists, programmers, information quality experts, statisticians, and researchers during software development.

Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation studies. Contributions to scientific reports, conference papers, journal articles, and grant proposals are expected, including documentation of method, presentation of data, and participation in interpretation of results.

Lead and participate in collaborative projects and contribute to data processing, software development, and other collaborative efforts.

Expected Salary: $61,000 - $64,000

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science, information science, data science, (bio)-statistics, (applied) mathematics, physics, or a related STEM fields.

Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R)

Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data modeling techniques

Preferred

Prior working experience with EHR data, machine learning, deep learning, imaging informatics, and large language models (LLM) is preferred.

Prior working experience with popular ML packages, e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pandas, Keras, NumPy, SciPy, etc., and traditional ML models such as support vector machines (SVMs) and Gradient Boosting Machines (GBM), as well as deep learning models (GNN, CNN, GCN, etc.) including LLMs.

Being able to develop informatics tools and software packages.

Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience, such as students, clinicians, and PIs.

Health Assessment Required: No

Applications Close: 30 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.