What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI/ML for Multimodal Prognostication position at Mass General Brigham?
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Job Summary
We at the Mass General Brigham NeuroAI Center are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with expertise in machine learning (ML) and biomedical data analysis to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of neuroscience, critical care, and computational modeling. This position will focus on developing advanced AI/ML models for prediction and outcome assessment in acute neurological conditions, leveraging EEG, EHR, telemetry, and neuroimaging data.Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and validate multimodal AI/ML models integrating diverse clinical and physiological data.
- Design and implement time-series prediction frameworks utilizing transformer-based architectures, ensemble learning, and deep learning techniques.
- Manage large-scale electronic health record (EHR), EEG, and telemetry datasets, ensuring robust preprocessing, feature extraction, and handling of missing data.
- Apply explainable AI (XAI) techniques such as SHAP and attention mechanisms to enhance model interpretability.
- Implement validation strategies, including nested cross-validation, conformal prediction for uncertainty quantification, and adversarial training for model robustness.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, data scientists, and engineers to refine models for real-world deployment.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and dissemination of research findings at leading conferences and journals.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Ph.D. in computer science, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, applied mathematics, or a related field .
Strong expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling with applications in biomedical data.
Experience with time-series analysis, transformers, LSTMs, and other temporal modeling techniques .
Proficiency in Python, PyTorch, and ML frameworks ; experience with EHR data processing and feature engineering is a plus.
Familiarity with neurophysiological data (EEG, telemetry) and neuroimaging analysis is highly desirable.
Strong publication record in AI/ML applications for healthcare or neuroscience.
Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to work independently, and strong collaborative mindset.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Skills (Not Required, but a Plus):
Proven ability to efficiently utilize cloud computing platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters for scheduling, assigning, and managing computational research jobs.
Knowledge of self-supervised learning and domain adaptation.
Familiarity with neuroscience-related ML challenges, such as predicting clinical deterioration or integrating multimodal physiological data.
What We Offer:
A dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment at the forefront of AI in neuroscience and critical care .
Access to large-scale clinical datasets and state-of-the-art computational resources.
Opportunities to publish in top-tier journals and present at leading conferences.
A collaborative and intellectually stimulating research team with strong clinical and computational expertise.
This is a full-time and in-person position .
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a single PDF file including:
Two-page CV detailing relevant experience and publications.
One-page cover letter with exactly five bullet points , each no more than two lines, demonstrating your fit for this position.
Contact information for three references .
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For application submission and inquiries, please contact: mzabihi@mgh.harvard.edu
When submitting your application, please ensure the email subject line follows this format: ‘ Postdoc Application – [Your Full Name] ’
Join us in advancing AI-driven precision medicine and neurological prognostication!
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