Summary
The Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a position funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Weill Cornell Medicine. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement data-driven clinical decision support tools using electronic health records (EHR) and administrative healthcare claims data.
Postdoctoral Associate in Health Informatics, Weill Cornell Medicine, US
Position Details
| Category | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Associate |
| Research Area | Health Informatics, Data Science, & Clinical Decision Support |
| Location | Weill Cornell Medicine, New York City, NY |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
Job Description
As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will conduct research and development in areas including AI/machine learning, clinical decision support, software development, and operations research. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting independent and collaborative research following institutional policies.
- Designing, organizing, and carrying out studies, including developing new methodologies.
- Collecting, preparing, and analyzing research data; maintaining databases and documentation.
- Tabulating data for presentations and utilizing statistical software.
- Preparing articles for publication and presenting findings at conferences.
- Assisting with grant and fellowship applications.
- Providing training and supervision to interns, students, and other research personnel.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Degree: Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Health Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience: A record of significant research accomplishments and publications in top-tier journals/conferences. Strong working experience with EHR and insurance claims data.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in programming with Python, R, and JavaScript.
- Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Preferred: Experience developing clinical decision support tools in real-world settings; familiarity with AI/machine learning methods; ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Requirements: Two letters of recommendation are required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting their research interests and career goals to:
Yiye Zhang, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Population Health Sciences and Emergency Medicine
Email: yiz2014@med.cornell.edu
Note: This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Weill Cornell Medicine Postdocs United-UAW Local 4100.
