School of Health Professions-PostDoc Scholar

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Position Information

Job Title School of Health Professions-PostDoc Scholar Department Name 351000000 Health Services Administration Chair Office School/College School of Health Professions Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is recruiting two postdoctoral fellows to join a multidisciplinary research program led by Abdulaziz Ahmed, PhD. Both openings will use the same job description, and each appointment is planned for three years. The fellows will contribute to multiple research projects that apply artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning, large language models (LLMs), and generative AI to healthcare problems.

Required Qualifications

• A PhD completed by the appointment start date in computer science, computer engineering, software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, biomedical informatics, electrical engineering, industrial or systems engineering, or a closely related engineering or computing field.
• Demonstrated expertise in data science, machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, large language models, generative AI, or a closely related area.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, and experience developing, testing, documenting, and maintaining analytical or research software.
• Knowledge of statistical and machine learning evaluation methods and the ability to select appropriate methods for complex real-world data.
• Evidence of research productivity through peer-reviewed publications, conference papers, preprints, software, or other scholarly products.
• Ability to work independently, manage research tasks, meet project deadlines, and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical concepts to clinical and nontechnical collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number PF1072P Open Date 08/19/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

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About University of Alabama at Birmingham

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Did you complete postdoctoral training at another institution? Please provide name of institution and duration of tenure (e.g., month/year-month/year)

(Open Ended Question)

• • Did you complete postdoctoral training at UAB in Birmingham? Please provide duration of tenure (e.g., month/year-month/year)

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Research Statement
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation