Postdoctoral Fellow - 526685

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $48,600 - Midpoint: $60,800 (Salaried E7)

Department/Organization: 750801 - Alabama Life Research Institute

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (some nights/weekends)

Note to Applicants: Position is eligible for hybrid work subject to University policy.

Job Summary: The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

Additional Department Summary: The Alabama Life Research Institute (ALRI) and the Alabama Center for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (ALA AI) at The University of Alabama invite applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow. This position, funded by ALRI, offers an initial one-year appointment, with renewal contingent upon availability of funding.

Conducts cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science, with a particular focus on neuroscience applications. Designs AI techniques and algorithms for multimodal data fusion (e.g., MRI, EEG, cognitive and behavioral data, blood biomarkers, and electronic health records) and developing computational models. Establishes frameworks for data modernization, integrating metadata and varied datasets to create databases suitable for cross-disciplinary AI research and learning.

Incorporates advanced methodologies such as deep neural networks and language/multimodal models, leading the preparation of scientific

Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in computer science, medical, health informatics, or other related field.

Candidates will need to have completed their PhD or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should upload a cover letter and curriculum vitae and include contact information for at least two references in the reference section of the application. Please upload additional documents to the "other documents" tab as needed.

Skills and Knowledge: Strong programming/scripting capabilities. Skills in data science, artificial intelligence, and health informatics. Strong written and verbal communication skills regarding research results.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience with deep/graph neural networks and active involvement in data science and machine learning projects. Experience in multimodal data fusion (e.g., MRI, EEG, and health records). Background in computational modeling and machine learning.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

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