Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Quantitative Modeling & AI in Healthcare
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, us, 10261
Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Quantitative Modeling & AI in Healthcare
Start Date: November-December 2025
Location: Columbia University Medical Center, Upper Manhattan Campus (168th Street)
Salary: Competitive, with full benefits
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)
Employer: Columbia Healthcare Innovations Research and Evaluation (HIRE) Unit
Position Description We are seeking a highly quantitative, research-oriented postdoctoral scientist with strong AI/data science and statistical modeling expertise. The ideal candidate will have advanced coding skills and a deep interest in translating quantitative methods to impactful problems in healthcare and population health.
The position offers independent research opportunities in AI-driven prediction modeling, statistical methods, and clinical/public health applications. Collaborative leadership, including mentoring junior analysts and working closely with a diverse team of clinicians, data scientists, and engineers, is also provided. A clear academic trajectory with structured support to transition to a faculty position through NIH/NSF career development grants is expected.
Candidate Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD) in a quantitative field: computer science, data science, bioinformatics, statistics, applied math, biomedical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
Proficiency in programming and data science tools (Python, R, C++, or equivalent).
Strong statistical and machine learning background, with ability to develop and evaluate prediction models.
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and team leadership skills.
Position Benefits
Direct involvement in high-impact healthcare and public health research, particularly in cancer early detection, screening, and treatment modeling.
Strong publication opportunities – the HIRE group publishes >20 manuscripts per year.
Mentorship and career development support from Columbia faculty with a proven record of advancing trainees to independent NIH-funded positions.
Opportunity to build a path toward long-term academic faculty roles.
Commitment & Application Initial term: Two years, full-time, starting Winter 2025. Candidates should email CV and inquiries to Professor Chin Hur at chur.ColumbiaUniversity@gmail.com
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Position Description We are seeking a highly quantitative, research-oriented postdoctoral scientist with strong AI/data science and statistical modeling expertise. The ideal candidate will have advanced coding skills and a deep interest in translating quantitative methods to impactful problems in healthcare and population health.
The position offers independent research opportunities in AI-driven prediction modeling, statistical methods, and clinical/public health applications. Collaborative leadership, including mentoring junior analysts and working closely with a diverse team of clinicians, data scientists, and engineers, is also provided. A clear academic trajectory with structured support to transition to a faculty position through NIH/NSF career development grants is expected.
Candidate Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD) in a quantitative field: computer science, data science, bioinformatics, statistics, applied math, biomedical engineering, physics, or related discipline.
Proficiency in programming and data science tools (Python, R, C++, or equivalent).
Strong statistical and machine learning background, with ability to develop and evaluate prediction models.
Excellent critical thinking, communication, and team leadership skills.
Position Benefits
Direct involvement in high-impact healthcare and public health research, particularly in cancer early detection, screening, and treatment modeling.
Strong publication opportunities – the HIRE group publishes >20 manuscripts per year.
Mentorship and career development support from Columbia faculty with a proven record of advancing trainees to independent NIH-funded positions.
Opportunity to build a path toward long-term academic faculty roles.
Commitment & Application Initial term: Two years, full-time, starting Winter 2025. Candidates should email CV and inquiries to Professor Chin Hur at chur.ColumbiaUniversity@gmail.com
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