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University of Pittsburgh Post-Doctoral Research Associates

Effective immediately, the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) at the University of Pittsburgh is recruiting three post-doctoral associates interested in joining a world-class research and training program in healthcare informatics. Building on a successful track record spanning over 25 years, the DBMI is aggressively pursuing a vision for the future of biomedical informatics that leverages our innovative research initiatives. If you are ready to join a dynamic organization with a rich collaborative environment in the health sciences, biology, and artificial intelligence, and are interested in any of the research areas below, please contact us.

Research areas:

• Bioinformatics
• Intelligent medical training systems
• Knowledge representation and interoperability
• Machine learning and data mining
• Clinical translational bioinformatics and biostatistics
• Natural language processing
• Medical imaging development and evaluation
• Dental informatics
• Outbreak and disease surveillance
• Human-computer interaction/User-centered design

Guaranteed funding for two years will help you launch your career as an independent researcher. You will be able to dedicate 100% of your time to research, mentored by one or more faculty member(s). Your faculty mentor will assist you in performing research, writing publications, and applying for independent funding.

Requirements: Post-graduate degree (MD or PhD) and training in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, or a related discipline. Ability to independently perform research in one of the above areas of biomedical informatics with mentoring from a faculty member. Ability to write and publish journal articles.

To apply, send the following to Toni Porterfield (tls18@pitt.edu):

• Curriculum vitae
• One-page description of your research interests and faculty member(s) you would be interested in working with at DBMI
• Contact information for three references
• One writing sample – preferably a published or accepted paper

See information on DBMI faculty and their research interests (or view the primary faculty listings):