Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Department

Cooper Laboratory | Department of Orthopaedics | Faculty of Medicine (Anthony Cooper)

Posting End Date

February 8, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

February 28, 2027


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RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent’s responsibilities include:- Work with multimodal clinical data, including:- Medical imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI)- Electronic health records (HER)- Textual and Voice data-
- Develop explainable AI (XAI) approaches suitable for clinical use.- Work with an international group of orthopaedic surgeons, allied healthcare professionals, and researchers to finalize the variables and features for ML models.- Work with the data management team, clinical and research teams to build, train, evaluate, and deploy ML projects.- Present findings on a regular basis to team members.- Participate in other ongoing research projects as required.- Produce conference abstracts and manuscripts- Provide support with future research proposals for new funding opportunities- Maintain accountability for the quality and integrity of the research and data, as well as the effective and efficient management of research projects and deliverables- May supervise undergraduate students working on the AI/ML projects

QUALIFICATIONS- PhD (or equivalent) in Machine Learning, Computer Science/Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or PhD or equivalent degree in population/public health and other related medical fields with AI and ML experience. Applicants must be within five years of being awarded their PhD degree. Exceptions will be considered where the research career has been interrupted by circumstances such as parental responsibilities or illness.- A background in AI, machine learning, statistics, database design, software development, and medical sciences.- Demonstrable experience in AI and Machine Learning, managing and analyzing large datasets, is a major asset.- Experience with software requirements analysis, software design and development, and integration of software and ML models is preferred.- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to facilitate both self-directed and guided research are required.- Must demonstrate outstanding personal initiative and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.- Demonstrated adaptability, strategic planning skills, and ability to spark innovation- Ability to work effectively and multi-task in a fast-paced and in a multi-disciplinary environment.- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE- A cover letter detailing your research experience;- Curriculum vitae;-
- Contact information for two research-related references

Dr. Anthony Cooper

Clinical Professor

C/o: Harpreet Chhina

Subject: Postdoctoral Fellow

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