Transformative AI/ML & Health Equity (Open Rank Faculty - Tenure System) Scientist, UIC, College of Medicine
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Job Listing posted by Rebecca Feinstein
Description:
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025306
Posting Close Date: August 6, 2024 (For Fullest Consideration, apply by June 30, 2024)
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The University of Illinois College of Medicine is seeking to hire scientists with interests in artificial intelligence & machine learning (AI/ML) and health equity. For the purposes of this search, AI/ML includes machine learning, artificial intelligence, and technologies where machine learning could be applied to high volume or technical data (i.e., digital interventions, mobile health, robotics, simulation and virtual reality, and wearable technology). University of Illinois College of Medicine faculty, staff, and students have a long-standing and shared interest in reducing health disparities and promoting health equity. In the next phase of our institution's evolution, we seek to bring the power of AI/ML to bear on questions that will promote health equity.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal Degree
Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference Job ID #1025306 and submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae), cover letter and statement of research interests. The application review process will start immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. Please contact Dr. Niranjan Karnik (nkarnik@uic.edu) with any questions about these positions or this initiative more broadly.
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Closing Date
Aug 6, 2024