Assistant Professor in Health Science Communication

University of Ottawa

1d • $99,377 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of a major expansion of its research programs in Health Science Communications, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in the emerging intersection of Explainable AI (XAI), Generative AI for Personalized Health Messaging, and Multimodal AI Health Communication. We seek an innovative scholar with expertise in developing transparent and interpretable AI solutions that facilitate trust and clarity in health-related communication. The ideal candidate will have experience creating generative models to deliver personalized, culturally sensitive, and context-aware health messages. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate proficiency in multimodal AI, integrating text, image, video, and audio to enhance patient-centered health education and communication.
The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.
Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions: Teaching Scholarly research activities Academic service Undergraduate and graduate student supervision.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent and / or Postdoctoral experience in Health Communication, Computer Science, Health Informatics, Public Health, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise and scholarly contributions in XAI, Generative AI, NLP, and multimodal machine learning methods.
• Track record of funded research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Commitment to ethics, equity, and inclusivity in health communications and AI.
• Excellent communication skills in either English or French.
• Passive (or active) knowledge of one’s second official language (French or English) is a requirement for tenure.

Nice To Haves

• English-French bilingualism is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and expand cutting-edge research programs linking Explainable AI, generative health communication, and multimodal technologies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in healthcare, computer science, communication, and public health.
• Secure research funding and publish influential studies in top-tier journals and conferences.
• Mentor students and junior faculty in AI-driven health communication research.

Benefits

• The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability leave, basic group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as relocation expenses.
• The University of Ottawa offers a generous pay and benefits package that includes a competitive salary, a defined benefit pension plan, group insurance coverage and an employee and family assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree