Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

Curriculum Vitae
Contact information for at least three professional references

For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Kunal Sameer, at ksameer@tulane.edu

Key Responsibilities

Research & Scholarship: Conduct scientific experiments, present and publish findings, and secure sponsored funding to support and expand research.

Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor students and early investigators.

Institutional Collaboration: Engage with and collaborate with the broader university community. Access pilot grant programs and other collaborative research opportunities.

These responsibilities may vary from time to time and will be assigned by the Director of the TRIAD center.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Ph.D. in a relevant biological science field with a focus on data science and/or statistics and/or public health.

Postdoctoral research experience

Established, or potential for establishing, a strong, externally funded research program

Established publication record
Experience in analyzing complex data such as imaging, wearable device signals, and electronic health records.
Strong experience in AI and machine learning as well as data management.

Preferred:

Externally funded research

Commitment to education, research, and innovation

Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles:

Respect: Treat everyone, regardless of position or authority, with kindness, dignity, and respect.

Ethical Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard or inconvenient.

Communication: Have clear and timely communication that is focused on achieving solutions.

Accountability: Know and do what is expected of you in your role.

Drive for Excellence: Continuously deliver and improve your best work.

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