Assistant Professor - Public Health Sciences

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Public Health Sciences at the College of Medicine, in Hershey, PA, invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track position as an Assistant Professor in Clinical Informatics and Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative investigator with deep expertise in Big Data, Advanced Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence to contribute to our growing research portfolio in healthcare and medicine.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI, clinical informatics, and healthcare.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on federally funded projects.
• Lead and support the development of grant proposals, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Mentor students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty.
• Engage in team science initiatives across departments and institutions.

Required Qualifications:

• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.
• At least two postdoctoral training experiences focused on applications of AI/ML in healthcare and medicine.
• A minimum of 10 peer-reviewed publications, with demonstrated impact in the fields of clinical informatics and AI.
• Strong record of collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) data, medical imaging, or multi-omics data.
• Familiarity with NIH or other federal funding mechanisms.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity or stakeholder-engaged research.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit the following materials:

• A cover letter outlining research interests and relevant experience.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Names and contact information for three references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

This is a limited-termnon-tenure lineposition funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.

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