Postdoctoral Associate in AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics

Reports To (name):Prof. Natasa Przulj

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our research team in the field of multi-omics networks AI for Precision Medicine and Therapeutics. He will work on developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and network data science algorithms for mining molecular multi-omics and medical data to improve multiple tasks of precision medicine and discover new precision therapeutics. The successful candidate will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of researchers to advance the state-of-the-art. He will be uniquely positioned and will work on the exclusive flagship Human Phenotype Project and Emirati Genome Project data. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career development, collaboration, tech-transfer, and impactful research in AI, Computational Biology and Precision Medicine and Therapeutics. Generous salaries and compensation packages are provided along with outstanding working and living conditions.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research in the field of AI focusing on multi-omics data analysis and fusion for precision medicine
• Design and implement innovative AI algorithms and models to solve complex problems
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to ongoing research projects
• Analyze and interpret research data, and present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Write and publish research papers in high impact peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Present research at national and international conferences and meetings
• Collaborate with various research groups across the world
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements and trends in the field
• Help supervise PhD and MSc students and Research Engineers, as needed
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of our lab’s AI research infrastructure
• Participate in grant writing and organizational activities
• Participate in educational and outreach activities

Qualifications:

Required Education

• PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong background and expertise in several of the following: data science, bioinformatics, network science, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), LLMs agentic AI, genomics and related areas.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in bioinformatics and AI research (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Record of publications in top-tier conferences or journals in bioinformatics, AI, or related fields.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.

Required Skills

• Good technical skills including several of the following: algorithms, data analysis, graph, network and complexity theory, scientific computing, statistics, machine learning, AI, DL, LLMs, agentic AI, programming in C, C++, Python, a scripting language, Matlab, using a parallel computing environment, bioinformatics, network biology, network medicine, network analytics, medical informatics, genomics, computational chemistry.

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Contact:

Start date: ASAP

To apply, email Prof. Przulj directly at including the following documents:

1. CV including a list of publications,
2. Cover letter,
3. List of references,
4. All university transcripts.