Post Doctoral Researcher – NSF SCHOLAR Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1708)

Description

The Highlights: The Medical Informatics Lab at DePaul University's School of Computing is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the NSF-funded SCHOLAR project, part of the Smart and Connected Communities (SCC) Program. This interdisciplinary initiative, in collaboration with Sinai Health, aims to empower community health workers (CHWs) with advanced data-driven tools to improve healthcare access and outcomes for high-risk patients.
The postdoctoral researcher will play a key role in translating machine learning algorithms into professional software with an intuitive user interface, incorporating feedback from CHWs through iterative design and evaluation cycles. The selected candidate will be part of a dynamic team of faculty, students, and researchers, contributing to cutting-edge research in medical informatics, human-centered AI, and health technology.
This position is based in DePaul University's Medical Informatics Lab, affiliated with the Visual Informatics and Data Analytics (VIDA) group in the College of Computing and Digital Media. 
 

What You'll Do:

• Conduct data collection, preprocessing, modeling, and analysis for the SCHOLAR project. 
• Develop and deploy the SCHOLAR dashboard, incorporating CHW feedback through multiple design iterations.
• Collaborate with CHWs and senior research personnel to refine and integrate required functionalities.
• Mentoring/Working with graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
• Present research progress in weekly group meetings and contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Support the dissemination of research findings through technical reports, conference presentations, and journal articles.

 

What You'll Need:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Health Informatics, Human-Centered Computing, or a related field.
   

  The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $64,662.00 to $100,000.00 per year.  The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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