Research Scientist - SBMI's Center for Secure Artificial intelligence For hEalthcare (SAFE)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

UTHealth Houston SBMI's Center for Secure Artificial intelligence for hEalthcare (SAFE) is hiring a Research Scientist! This role will develop and evaluate novel computational phenotyping methods using AI/ML approaches applied to large-scale healthcare data. The Research Scientist will collaborate with clinicians, informaticians, and data scientists to conduct research, publish findings, and support grant-funded projects. A strong candidate will have an expertise in computational phenotyping, machine learning, and artificial intelligence; working with EHR and other real-world healthcare data, strong programming skills (Python, SQL, R); experience with multimodal data integration, NLP, and/or foundation models; familiarity with health informatics, clinical research, and healthcare data standards; and strong publication record and ability to work in interdisciplinary teams. What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree required
2 years of experience in a related research environment
Verifiable publications within the field of the research project required
Expertise in computational phenotyping, machine learning, and artificial intelligence
Experience working with EHR and other real-world healthcare data
Strong programming skills (Python, SQL, R)
Experience with multimodal data integration, NLP, and/or foundation models
Familiarity with health informatics, clinical research, and healthcare data standards
Strong publication record
Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
Residency Requirement: Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Conducts executes and interprets the results of complex scientific experiments using advanced equipment, complex technique methods, and procedures.
Evaluates and interprets data analysis to support publications. Prepares results for publication, presentation at meetings, or direct communication with faculty members.
Determines project feasibility in terms of staff, time, and resources.
Plans and performs quantitative and qualitative research procedures in various scientific areas.
Identifies ideas for new research projects by partnering with key stakeholders.
Formulates a project and implements experiments to execute the research project.
Assists the principal investigator in writing and submitting grant applications.
Stays abreast of new research progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills and produce accurate results. Researches literature for new progress and technological advances to upgrade research skills.
Maintains lab equipment, assists in necessary repairs, and promotes a safe laboratory environment. Ensures direct reports follow safety procedures and attend basic safety training courses.
As a senior member of the lab, may lead lab meetings and mentor junior lab members, including staff, students, and postdocs.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Retirement/pension plan
Work/life services
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care