The Ohio State University · 1 month ago
Research Scientist - AI for Health
Columbus Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Ohio State University is a leading institution dedicated to research and innovation, and they are seeking a Research Scientist focused on AI for Health. The role involves developing AI solutions for health-related applications, leading research initiatives, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance health outcomes through innovative technology.
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Responsibilities
Provide expert technical consultation to faculty and staff to identify AI opportunities and design tailored AI-based solutions for health-related challenges
Lead and support innovative team science research initiatives, advancing technology within the AI(X) Hub and the broader health care community on campus
Work within large, highly interdisciplinary teams to translate complex health problems into actionable and scalable AI projects
Contribute significantly to grant development, securing external funding (e.g., NIH, NSF, ARPA-H), and managing the lifecycle of AI for Health programs
Qualification
Required
Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Informatics, Biostatistics, or an equivalent/related terminal degree
Research Expertise: Demonstrated experience in conducting independent and collaborative research in AI for health, such as AI-driven therapeutics discovery, precision medicine, and AI implementation in health systems
Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively in large teams such as those comprising physicians, administrators, and researchers across science, engineering, and medicine
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Scientific Rigor: A strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals or proceedings
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in modern AI methods and tools (e.g., Large Language Models, instruction tuning) and experience with large-scale health datasets (e.g., electronic medical records, PCORI, histopathology and radiology images, multi-omics high-throughput sequencing data)
Preferred
Funding: Experience in grant writing and development for health-related opportunities, specifically NIH or similar agencies
Operational Knowledge: Familiarity with health systems, health IT, hospital environments, and the ethical considerations of AI in healthcare
Management: Experience in project management, research administration, and mentoring junior researchers or students
Software Engineering: Experience with deploying AI models into production or clinical workflows
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$52.28MKey Investors
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2024-07-09Grant· $0.81M
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2024-03-05Grant· $0.35M
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