Post-Doctoral Researcher, Center 4 Health Research
(Search extended through 3/24/2024)
Hiring Department: UICOMP-Administration
Location: Peoria, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1021341
Posting Close Date: 3/24/2024
The Center 4 Health Research (C4HR) is a newly established strategic initiative of the University of Illinois-College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) with the mission to improve the overall health and promote equity in our local community. Our goal is to drive positive change through pioneering research, innovative programs, and fruitful collaborations with healthcare systems, academic institutions, and community organizations. As a dynamic and forward-thinking research team, we are deeply committed to advancing the field of health disparity research. We achieve this through the application of state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques. Our primary focus is on narrowing the gap in healthcare outcomes and addressing disparities in access and quality of care across a wide spectrum of populations.
We are currently searching for a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Researcher to join our team and contribute to groundbreaking research in this vital area. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact on healthcare equity and accessibility, we encourage you to consider becoming a part of our dedicated team.
Position SummaryThis position will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and analyzing research projects focused on identifying and addressing health disparities using AI and ML methodologies. This includes collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of researchers utilizing state-of-the-art resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- A Ph.D. in a relevant field such as health service research, epidemiology, public health, computer science, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in AI and ML techniques, with a focus on healthcare applications.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R and/or Python.
- Experience working with healthcare datasets and familiarity with data preprocessing and cleaning techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A commitment to addressing health disparities and improving healthcare equity.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience of creating GIS maps will be preferred
Please submit your application along with CV/Resume, Cover Letter, Two Professional References and any additional supporting documentation to:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7033?c=uic
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