Post-Doctoral Fellow
Location: Hybird, Aurora, CO

Job Description:

Department: Biomedical Informatics, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Location: Hybrid (3 days on campus in Aurora, CO)
Position: Post-Doctoral Fellow in AI-Driven Medication Management Research


Elevate Healthcare with Cutting-Edge AI Research

Are you passionate about applying AI, NLP, and machine learning to solve critical healthcare challenges? Do you thrive in collaborative and innovative environments where research has real-world clinical applications? The Sikora Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead groundbreaking research at the nexus of AI and medication management for critically ill patients.


Your Mission:

  • AI-Powered Innovation: Develop and implement cutting-edge NLP models and AI solutions for complex healthcare data.
  • Transformative Research: Design and execute experiments, apply advanced analytics, and translate findings into impactful solutions for patient care.
  • Data Mastery: Manage multimodal data sets and contribute to data cleaning, wrangling, and integration.
  • Thought Leadership: Publish in leading journals, present findings at international conferences, and contribute to groundbreaking grant proposals.
  • Mentorship & Collaboration: Guide graduate and undergraduate students while engaging with clinical and computational collaborators.

Why Join Us?

  • State-of-the-Art Research Facilities: Work in the new Health Science building with cutting-edge resources and a stunning view of the Rocky Mountains.
  • Direct Clinical Impact: Partner with healthcare professionals to create solutions that improve patient outcomes in the ICU.
  • Career Development: Receive personalized support for career advancement, grant writing, and research ideation.
  • Collaborative Community: Join a thriving interdisciplinary network of AI, biomedical, and healthcare experts.
  • Unmatched Lifestyle: Enjoy Denver’s vibrant urban life and easy access to the outdoor wonders of the Rockies.

What You Bring:

  • PhD in a Relevant Field: Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Data Science, AI, NLP, or related disciplines.
  • Proficiency in AI Tools: Experience with frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow and NLP models such as BERT, GPT-4, or LLaMA.
  • Data Analysis Expertise: Strong skills in handling large-scale datasets and applying advanced statistical methods.
  • Scientific Communication: A track record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations.
  • Bonus Points:
    • Experience with biomedical datasets or electronic health records
    • Expertise in high-performance computing environments

How to Apply:

Submit your Cover Letter, CV, and List of References electronically via CU Careers.

Application Deadline: Best consideration by January 5, 2025.
Compensation: $70,000 annual salary, with excellent benefits.

Join a mission-driven research community where your work directly contributes to transforming healthcare and improving lives.


Key Skills:

  • Post-Doctoral Fellow