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• Conduct translational researchusing AI/MLapproachesto address challenges in veterinary medicine, disease preventionand control, and population health. Illustrative examplesinclude:

• Traditional and syndromic disease surveillance

• Precision livestock farming,herd health informatics, and integrated decision support

• Predictive modelingfordisease prevention,diagnosis,treatment, and population healthand welfaremanagement

• Populationgenomics,geneticsand epidemiological forecasting

• Develop andmaintaina nationally and internationally recognized, extramurally funded research program focused on applied AI and machine learning in preventiveveterinarymedicine and population health.

• Collaborate across disciplines (e.g., computer science, data analytics, public health,agriculture, medicine,and veterinary medicine) to foster cross-cutting research.

• Deliver high-quality instruction incore and elective topics, which may include veterinary preventive medicine, epidemiology, animal welfare, and data-drivendiseaseprevention and control

• Contribute to educational activities thatexpandAI literacyand promotetheresponsibleuse and evaluation ofAIin veterinary medicine

• Mentorgraduatestudents (MS/PhD) and postdoctoral fellows in applied data science and population health

• Engage with profession organizations, regulatory agencies, and industry stakeholders to advance the field of veterinary medicine

• Provide service to the department, college, and university through committee participation, academic governance, and participation inOSUAI(X) Hub.

Education and Experience Requirements

Ideal candidates willdemonstratesignificant AIexpertiseas a core element of their scholarship whether through the creation of new AI methods or novel use of AI techniques that materially advance knowledge, methods, or practice in their discipline.

For this search, "AI" includes (but is not limited to)MachineLearning(ML),DeepLearning,ReinforcementLearning,Optimization for/with ML,ProbabilisticModeling,Trustworthy/responsible AI (fairness, safety, privacy, robustness, interpretability),Human-centered AI,NaturalLanguageProcessing (NLP),ComputerVision,Robotics,Scientific/Physics-informed MachineLearning (ML),AISystems andInfrastructure,Domain-driven AI advancements in and across disciplines.

In addition to the disciplinary requirements for potential selection as a faculty, a qualified candidate willdevelop, advance, or rigorously evaluate AI methods, lead AI-centered applications that produce generalizable methodological advances (e.g., new algorithms, models,evaluationframeworks,datasets/benchmarks, or system designs),design/adapt AI approaches to solve previously intractable questions in a domain leading togeneralizableinsightsadvancements.

Routine use of off-the-shelf AI tools thatdoesnot producemethodological innovation, orfield-advancing knowledgeis not sufficient for an AI facultyhirefor this initiative.

Required:

• DVM (or equivalent) or a PhD in Epidemiology, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a closely related field.

• Demonstratesatrack recordofscholarship centered onAI/ML methodologies applied to biological, medical, or population-level data.

• Evidence of, or strong potential for, securing extramural research funding.

• Strong communicationskills

Desired:

• Both a DVM and a PhD in an AI relevant field

• Board certification (or eligibility) ina relevant veterinary specialty (e.g., ACVPM, ACZM, ACVM)

• Hands-on experience deploying AI/ML models in practical, clinical, agricultural, or wildlife settings

• Prior experience teaching epidemiology, biostatistics, or digital health concepts to non-computational learners

Additional Information

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you acomprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

To be considered, pleasesubmityour application electronically via Workday [insert link toposting foradvertisements]. Application materials must include:

Application closes09/15/2026

Required:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Statement of Research

• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

Additionalinformationregardingthis search or the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Greg Ballash atballash.4@osu.edu.

The College

The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine (OSU CVM) is a nationally recognized leader in veterinary education, research, and clinical service, committed to improving animal and human health through innovation and collaboration. Home tostate-of-the-artfacilities and a vibrant academic community, the College offers exceptional opportunities for professional growth, interdisciplinary partnership, and impactful scholarship.The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine is ranked among the top North American Colleges of Veterinary Medicine. We support diverse beliefs and the free exchange of ideas and expect that faculty, staff, and students promote these values and apply them in a professional manner in all academic endeavors.

Department Information

The Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine provides the major preventive medicine and public health focus for the OSU College of Veterinary Medicine. There are approximately 30 faculty members in the departmentlocatedat the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus and The Ohio State Large Animal ServicesatMarysville. The department has world-class facilities and strong collaborative programs that focus on a wide variety of animal populations. This infrastructure provides extensive teaching resources and considerable opportunity for collaborative research. The application of innovative approaches to problem solving and collaborative effortshaveenabled faculty in the department to be competitive in obtaining external funding and be successful in training high-quality graduate and veterinary students.

The University

Ohio State is atop-20public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America's leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuitionassistancefor employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded inOhio State University'sShared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available incountless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

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