Post-doctoral Fellow - Applied AI and Data Science

City of Hope

9d • Remote

About The Position

Join the forefront of groundbreaking research at the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. Our dedicated and compassionate faculty and staff are driven by a common mission: Contribute to innovative approaches in predicting, preventing, and curing diseases, shaping the future of medicine through cutting-edge research. The Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope invites applications for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our dynamic research team. As a Postdoctoral Fellow, you'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that contribute to the advancement of medical science and have a direct impact on patient outcomes. This is a Fully Remote Opportunity within the United States.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a related discipline is required.
• Proven track record of successful research projects and publications.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support foundational research for the development of multi‑modal large language models and agentic workflows, focusing on the integration of clinical, textual, imaging, and other heterogeneous data modalities to advance AI methodologies in translational research.
• Design, implement, and rigorously evaluate novel machine learning and AI approaches through well‑controlled experiments, benchmarking, and validation studies.
• Generate high‑quality scientific outputs, including first‑author and collaborative manuscripts, conference abstracts, and presentations that disseminate findings to the broader research community.
• Translate research innovations into reusable methods and evidence that strengthen the scalability, credibility, and long‑term impact of multi-modal AI platforms across clinical and research programs.
• Collaborate closely with applied data science, engineering, and clinical stakeholders to ensure research efforts complement production‑focused deployment and operational teams.
• Contribute to institutional and system‑level priorities by advancing enterprise‑sponsored AI platforms, enhancing City of Hope’s national visibility, and reinforcing leadership in AI‑enabled translational research.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits

What This Job Offers

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