UNIV - Research Assistant Professor - Department of PHS

Job title: UNIV - Research Assistant Professor - Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as a methodological researcher in biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and applications in the biomedical domain.

Key Responsibilities

• The candidate will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program and to teach in the DPHS graduate programs, offering their expertise to related research cores (e.g., machine learning analysis of health data, AI-assisted medical evidence synthesis, and others).

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or another relevant area; or an MD degree with appropriate technical education and experience. Postdoctoral fellowship training in biomedical informatics is a strong plus.

• Proven track record of teaching experience at the graduate or doctorate level.

• Preferred qualifications include research experience, with a strong track record of publications and extramural funding. Participation in leading medical informatics conferences (e.g. AMIA) and related working groups is highly desired.

• Research experience in biomedical informatics and AI technologies is a must in one or more areas listed below:

• Data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, multivariate analysis applied to biomedical data

• Using electronic health records data in quantitative and AI research (e.g., e-phenotyping, Epic Cosmos, All of Us, and similar datasets)

• Applications of large language models to biomedical research, literature curation and knowledge extraction

• Other research areas of biomedical informatics

• Strong communication skills

About the Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI:

• Located within the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI is a dynamic and growing unit at MUSC focused on advancing data-driven health research and education. MUSC is a premier academic medical center located in Charleston, SC, with nationally recognized programs in biomedical research, informatics, and health innovation.

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Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

• If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

• The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

• Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.