Research; Associate Professor Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences| (Non-T

Job Title

Research (Associate) Professor in the Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences | (Non-Tenure Track, Position F1086A)

AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE

F1086 A1

The Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University is searching for a candidate to join its research faculty as a Research (Associate) Professor in the Department of Clinical and Translational Sciences as part of a multiple-position hiring initiative for “AI-Infused Connected/Autonomous Systems for Medicine and Health Care”.

Beginning in Fall 2025, this research faculty appointment will work with other research faculty and across data science teams to lead the development of data science/AL/ML theory and applications to the broad area of connected autonomous systems with strong focus on medicine and public health. These areas include but are not limited to:

• Solutions for remote patient monitoring.
• Autonomous diagnostics.
• Public health monitoring.
• Smart health facilities.
• Early detection.
• Prediction.
• Advanced imaging.
• Other biomedical and clinical interests and disciplines.

Candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), reinforcement learning (RL), and data science/advanced computing, with highly focused applications in the biomedical sciences, medicine, and public health.

The candidate is expected to focus on the development of a significant externally funded research program. Collaboration with other faculty in the School of Data Science, the Batten College of Engineering, the Hampton Road Biomedical Research Consortium (HRBRC) and the Joint Institute on Advanced Computing for Environmental Studies, and data scientists and practitioners in the Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences (BVHS, formerly EVMS) is expected.

Full Time

• Lead the development of data science/AI/ML theory and applications in connected autonomous systems with a focus on medicine and public health.
• Develop and maintain a vibrant, externally funded interdisciplinary research program in ML, AI, RL, and data science/advanced computing.
• Collaborate with faculty, data science teams, and external stakeholders to advance research.

A Ph.D. or equivalent in data science, computer science, machine learning, engineering, physics, calculus, mathematics, clinical health, biomedical health, or biological sciences or a closely related field is required.

At least one year of research publication in competitive, highly visible, peer-reviewed journals.

• Experience in data science, machine learning, AI, biological engineering, or a related field, at an academic institution or a national lab.
• A sustained publication record and/or experience with grant-funded research.
• Candidates for associate/full research professor position must demonstrate a sustained record in research and externally funded grants, as well as the ability to interact and communicate clearly with internal and external constituencies.

Location:

Norfolk, VA

Applications should be submitted by January 13, 2025
, for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Questions about this position should be directed to Dr. Johnathan Colen at (jcolen).