Postdoctoral Scholar - Rahmani Lab

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $66,737 - $80,034. See Table https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf for the salary range for this position.

Application Window

Open date: April 21, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jul 21, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: AI-Driven Health Technology Innovation

The Institute for Future Health at the University of California, Irvine, is currently accepting applications for postdoctoral scholar positions. Postdoctoral Scholars contribute to the academic community by enhancing the research and education programs of the University. They bring expertise and creativity that enrich the research environment for all members of the University community, including graduate and undergraduate students.

Position Overview

We are seeking innovative an researcher to join our dynamic team working at the cutting edge of health technology. This position offers the opportunity to develop novel AI-driven solutions for healthcare while collaborating with leading experts in academia and industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research involving the collection, preprocessing, analysis, and visualization of health data to generate AI-driven health insights.
• Conduct research on design and optimization of systems for medical data collection.
• Investigate methods for the management and enhancement of large-scale health and medical datasets.
• Develop and implement novel AI solutions tailored for healthcare challenges.
• Publish research findings in leading peer-reviewed health and medical engineering journals and present at top-tier conferences.
• Engage and collaborate with academic experts, university research groups, industry partners, and government agencies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to mentoring and teaching within the university community.
  
  

School: https://nursing.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• A PhD in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Embedded Electronics, or a closely related field, with a demonstrated focus on Health Technology applications (e.g., health IoT, remote patient monitoring, wearables).
• A strong record of peer-reviewed publications in highly ranked conferences and journals.
• Solid understanding of health monitoring systems, wearables, mobile technology, knowledge-based AI systems, and data management principles.
• Proven experience with machine learning methods and their application.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, C#, or C .
• Proficiency in software development within a collaborative environment using version control (e.g., Git, GitHub), issue tracking, and code review processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research
• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement . (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 1-2 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09592

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA