Job Summary:
Northeastern University, in collaboration with The Jackson Laboratory, is seeking a co-mentored postdoctoral fellow as part of the new JAX/Roux Institute joint Applied Data Science Postdoctoral Fellowship program. The role involves leading projects related to the development and validation of models in precision health, specifically focusing on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.
Responsibilities:
• Contribute to and help lead projects related to the development and validation of models in the precision health domain that aim at diagnosing various types of disease and recommending optimal treatments for patients.
• Collaborate with experimental researchers who are partners of the Roux Institute, and with other faculty at the Roux Institute and other colleges at Northeastern University.
• Perform complementary human and mouse studies that combine eye tests with blood tests to identify individuals at risk of developing dementia.
• Evaluate plasma biomarkers in combination with retinal vascular health as biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.
Qualifications:
Required:
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Data Science, or a related field
• Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL), particularly in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision (CV)
• Familiarity with genomic and bioinformatic databases
• Strong record of publications
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced and innovative setting
Company:
Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery. Founded in 1898, the company is headquartered in Boston, USA, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.