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Postdoctoral Research Scholar
$77k-97k (estimate)
Full Time | Colleges & Universities
2 Weeks Ago
Loyola University Chicago is Hiring a Postdoctoral Research Scholar Near Chicago, IL
Position Number 8150129
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Location Code HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include the following:
The Loyola team, located within the Department of Health Informatics and Data Science, seeks to hire one Postdoctoral Fellow with strong remote sensing data analysis and machine learning expertise to support modeling research for urban malaria microstratification across Africa. The candidate will do this work in collaboration with national malaria control programs.
Minimum Education And/or Work ExperienceM.D or Ph.D.
Qualifications
Computer Skills
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 04/04/2024
Close DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsDiversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27936
Job Category University Staff
Job Type Full-Time
FLSA Status Exempt
Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Location Code HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties And ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities will include the following:
- Develops processes and tools to support process and analysis of satellite imagery using Google Earth Engine, python and or R.
- Writes scripts to extract spectral and textural indices, and distant-related values for environmental features from satellite imagery.
- Develops machine learning models for image classification.
- Performs full range of analytical work related to the development and implementation of systems, databases to create, maintain, display, and update geospatial data.
- Develops tools that use geospatial technology to answer research questions.
- Analyze data from complex surveys and field study data from our ongoing epidemiological and entomological study in Kano and Ibadan
- Present findings at research meetings and conferences
- Develops systems and application documentation, research papers, user-training materials, and quality control procedures; prepares a variety of technical reports, correspondence, manuals and other written materials.
- Manages and mentors research assistants.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The Loyola team, located within the Department of Health Informatics and Data Science, seeks to hire one Postdoctoral Fellow with strong remote sensing data analysis and machine learning expertise to support modeling research for urban malaria microstratification across Africa. The candidate will do this work in collaboration with national malaria control programs.
Minimum Education And/or Work ExperienceM.D or Ph.D.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. in a geography, ecology, environmental science, urban planning, computer science or similar technical discipline preferred
- Published articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Ability to communicate quantitative work clearly and effectively to non-experts
- Ability to work with ambiguity.
- French language skills
- Excellent managerial skills
Computer Skills
- Proficiency in at least one scripting tool such as Python or R and Java
- Experience using GitHub for versioning and storing scripts
- Proficiency in the use of Google Earth Engine
- Proficiency in machine learning classification algorithms
Required operation of university owned vehicles No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No
Physical Demands None
Working Conditions None
Open Date 04/04/2024
Close DateSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsDiversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27936
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
SALARY
$77k-97k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/08/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/05/2024
WEBSITE
luc.edu
HEADQUARTERS
CHICAGO, IL
SIZE
7,500 - 15,000
FOUNDED
1870
TYPE
Private
CEO
JO ANN ROONEY
REVENUE
$500M - $1B
INDUSTRY
Colleges & Universities
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About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is an educational and research institution that provides academic programs in arts and sciences.
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