Job No: 535998
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29240101 - MD-HOBI-GENERAL
Job Description
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Classification Minimum Requirements:
- A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science, information science, data science, (bio)-statistics, (applied) mathematics, physics, or a related STEM fields.
- Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R)
- Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data modeling techniques
Job Description:
Develop methods and tools to effectively use electronic health record (EHR) data; apply AI/ML methods to solve critical clinical and biomedical problems.
Implement methods into software that meets research needs, manage and update source codes as needed. Work in an interdisciplinary team of informaticists, programmers, information quality experts, statisticians, and researchers during software development.
Lead and participate in the design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation studies. Contributions to scientific reports, conference papers, journal articles, and grant proposals are expected, including documentation of method, presentation of data, and participation in interpretation of results.
Lead and participate in collaborative projects and contribute to data processing, software development, and other collaborative efforts.
Expected Salary:
$61,000 - $64,000
Required Qualifications:
- A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science, information science, data science, (bio)-statistics, (applied) mathematics, physics, or a related STEM fields.
- Strong programming and data analysis skills (e.g., Python, R)
- Solid understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data modeling techniques
Preferred:
Prior working experience with EHR data, machine learning, deep learning, imaging informatics, and large language models (LLM) is preferred.
Prior working experience with popular ML packages, e.g., PyTorch, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pandas, Keras, NumPy, SciPy, etc., and traditional ML models such as support vector machines (SVMs) and Gradient Boosting Machines (GBM), as well as deep learning models (GNN, CNN, GCN, etc.) including LLMs.
Being able to develop informatics tools and software packages.
Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to a diverse audience, such as students, clinicians, and PIs.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
This is a time limited position.
This requisition has been reposted and extended. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible.
Degrees earned from an institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Applications Close: 13 November 2026
To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/535998
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.