Postdoctoral Research Associate

About this position

Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Opportunity

About the Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine

• The Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine at Northeastern
• University builds systems that accelerate scientific discovery by
• combining artificial intelligence with human expertise. The lab
• develops knowledge-grounded artificial intelligence, text mining
• and knowledge assembly, mathematical and systems modeling, and
• causal analysis. Research results are often deployed as widely used
• open-source software and services. The lab's work is supported by a
• portfolio of federal and foundation grants spanning biomedical
• knowledge integration, global health, and artificial
• intelligence-assisted systems modeling. More information about the
• lab and its projects is available at https://gyorilab.github.io .

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Job Summary

• The Gyori Lab for Computational Biomedicine is seeking a
• Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to its portfolio of
• research. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop new
• computational methods in knowledge-grounded artificial
• intelligence, systems modeling, natural language processing, and
• data harmonization, with applications in biomedicine and related
• domains.

• The Postdoctoral Research Associate will collaborate closely with
• graduate and undergraduate students, scientific software
• developers, academic collaborators, and program partners. This
• position is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and comes with an
• initial two-year appointment. Renewal is possible, subject to
• funding and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• PhD or equivalent in computer science, computational biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field by the appointment start date
• Expertise and a demonstrated track record in one or more of the following areas, or a combination of these areas: Knowledge-grounded artificial intelligence and knowledge graphs, including large language model (LLM) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) approaches Systems and mathematical modeling of biological or complex systems Natural language processing and machine learning Data harmonization and integration
• Record of research productivity evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, open-source software, or other scholarly outputs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams
• Interest in mentoring junior researchers

Preferred

• Strong scientific software development skills and a commitment to reproducible research practices
• Experience applying computational methods to biomedicine or related domains

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Conduct original research in knowledge-grounded artificial intelligence, systems modeling, natural language processing, data harmonization, and related research areas
• Lead the implementation of research methods as reusable scientific software
• Benchmark computational methods using real-world applications
• Publish research findings and present results
• Contribute to grant proposals
• Collaborate with graduate and undergraduate students, scientific software developers, academic collaborators, and program partners
• Mentor junior researchers

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover letter

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work

experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

• Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
• eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
• time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
• well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
• more information.

• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
• consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
• color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
• status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
• law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

• With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend
• on several factors, which may include your education, experience,
• location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay
• comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.
• Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to
• change.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Postdoctoral-Research-Associate_R142120

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