PS Research Associate

Job Summary

Research Associate in healthcare machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) research. Responsibilities include data gathering, cleaning, and analysis of healthcare data from local and national databases to build ML and AI models; implementation of real‑world AI applications for clinical use, including within the electronic health record; and data visualization with report and manuscript preparation.

• Collect and compile data from a variety of sources, including the electronic health record, local data sources, and national databases.
• Develop and train ML/AI models built on modern cloud platforms, including generative and predictive AI systems, agentic models, and healthcare‑based operational tools.
• Create multimodal data environments and supporting infrastructure for secure real‑world AI application deployment, including application hosting, web services, and mobile applications.
• Participate as part of a larger research team to analyze key outcomes in medical diagnostics and treatment, hospital operations, and healthcare administration.

Preferred experience in data science, machine learning, or related fields. Strong analytical skills and ability to work with large healthcare datasets.

Pay Rate Range: $20,000 to $80,000.

Eligible new hires may enroll in the Utah Retirement System (URS) if they have prior URS service and make the election before becoming eligible for retirement.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate upon application or employ based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in educational programs or activities as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request, consistent with University policy and Utah state law.

Preferences and requirements:
The position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.