Duke University · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelDuke University School of Medicine is a prestigious institution ranked among the top medical schools in the nation, dedicated to improving human health through innovative research. The postdoctoral researcher will focus on developing AI/ML methods for predicting mental health outcomes using diverse clinical data, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure clinical relevance and drive methodological innovation.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evaluate new AI/ML methods for mental health prediction
Develop and test models that address uncertainty, fairness, and robustness to real-world clinical settings
Collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, biostatisticians, and data scientists to ensure clinical and translational relevance
Lead preparation of manuscripts, presentations, and contribute to grant proposals
Mentor graduate students and research assistants working on related projects
Engage with Duke AI Health and the broader academic/clinical community to advance responsible AI in healthcare
Qualification
Required
PhD (or equivalent) in computer science, statistics, biostatistics, electrical/biomedical engineering, or related quantitative field
Strong background in machine learning, deep learning, or statistical modeling
Demonstrated experience working with clinical, digital health, or related biomedical data
Proficiency in Python, R, or other scientific programming languages
Preferred
Research experience in one or more of: Uncertainty quantification, Methods for distribution shift, Causal inference, Fairness and trustworthy AI
Highly proficient in Python and Pytorch
Experience with multi-modal data integration, including patient-reported outcomes
Strong publication record in AI/ML or biomedical informatics
Interest in translational mental health research and interdisciplinary collaboration
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
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Funding
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Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
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