Assistant/Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence for Clinical Trials

Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR), Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) at Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic and innovative faculty member to join our team. The successful candidate will lead and contribute to pioneering research at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and clinical trials. This role will focus on developing and applying AI-driven methodologies to enhance the design, implementation, and analysis of clinical trials, with a particular emphasis on improving patient recruitment, trial efficiency, and outcome prediction.

As a faculty of CAIR, you will join a vibrant research community at the forefront of AI innovations in healthcare. You will have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge research, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and contribute to developing AI-driven solutions that improve clinical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Lead and collaborate on research projects that apply AI techniques to optimize various aspects of clinical trials, including patient recruitment, data analysis, and outcome prediction. 
• Secure external research funding through grants and industry partnerships. 
• Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at leading conferences. 
• Contribute to the educational mission of CAIR by mentoring graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty, and teaching relevant courses.  
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams to translate research findings into practical applications that improve the efficacy of clinical trials. 
• Collaborate with clinicians, AI researchers, biostatisticians, and other stakeholders to integrate AI solutions into real-world clinical trial settings.
• Provide input on potential partnerships and collaborations with external entities offering unique AI capabilities/technologies.

Qualifications: 

• PhD, MD, or equivalent in computer science, biomedical informatics, statistics, or a related field with a strong focus on AI applications. 
• Proven track record of research excellence demonstrated by publications and successful grant applications. 
• Expertise in AI techniques such as machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing, with applications to healthcare and clinical trials. 
• Experience in clinical trial design and analysis, or a strong interest in developing such expertise. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment and engage with both academic and industry partners.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in leading or participating in clinical trials.
• Demonstrated success in securing external research funding.
• Strong programming skills and experience with relevant AI and statistical software.

Application Process: Interested applicants should submit the following materials: - A cover letter detailing research interests and relevant experience. - Curriculum vitae. - Statement of research interests and goals. - Contact information for at least three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit your application by December 30, 2024.

Contact Information: For more information or to submit your application, please contact: Brittany A. Jones Center for Artificial Intelligence Research Wake Forest University School of Medicine Email: cair@wakehealth.edu

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise. 

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing – for all. 

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.