Research Scholar - Cardiology

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Scholar role at Advocate Health supports a multidisciplinary team developing AI models for cardiovascular disease detection and risk prediction. You will contribute to data analysis, reporting, and optimization of research workflows in a fast‑moving clinical research environment.

Applicants should have strong computing skills in Python, experience with deep learning and models like large language models, and a PhD or MS in a related field; primary focus is on advancing AI-driven

Qualifications

• BS in mathematics, statistics, computer science or closely related field; MS preferred.
• Excellent computing skills with Python, deep learning, large language models and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization, analysis and reporting of data across multiple research projects.
• Coordinate project activities, manage datasets, conduct analyses and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with investigators, clinicians, data scientists and staff to advance AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

Statistics

Large language models

Education

BS in mathematics/statistics/computer science

MS preferred

PhD in mathematics/statistics/computer science

Tools

Python

Job description

Department

36962 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Cardiology: Adult

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details / Additional Information

1st Shift

Pay Range

$22.90 - $34.35

Job Summary

The Research Scholar will support a multidisciplinary research team engaged in the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence (AI) models for cardiovascular disease detection and risk prediction.

What You'll Do

• This role assists with the organization, analysis, and reporting of data across multiple active research projects.
• Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, managing research datasets, conducting analyses, preparing reports and presentations, and contributing to scientific manuscripts, abstracts, and grant-related deliverables.
• The Research Scholar will collaborate with investigators, clinicians, data scientists, and research staff to advance innovative AI-driven solutions aimed at improving cardiovascular outcomes and patient care.

What You'll Bring

Research Scholar:

• Education: BS in mathematics, statistics, computer science or closely related fields. MS is preferred.
• Skills: Excellent scientific computing skills with Python, deep learning, large language models, statistical models.

For Postdoctoral Interest

• Education: PhD in mathematics, statistics, computer science or closely related fields.
• Skills: Excellent scientific computing skills with Python, deep learning, large language models, statistical models.

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Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.