Post-Doc Research Associate

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

A postdoctoral research position is available in the Division of Cardiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The position will support the Division's research efforts, with primary responsibility in Artificial Intelligence (AI) research focused on cardiology-specific applications. Projects will involve developing, training, and validating AI models using diverse clinical data sources such as ECG waveforms, cardiac imaging, and structured electronic health record ( EHR) data. The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with the Director for Cardiovascular Artificial Intelligence Research and contribute to the design of reproducible data pipelines, infrastructure, and translational tools that will support both ongoing and emerging cardiovascular AI efforts at UNC.

PhD, MD, MBBS, or equivalent terminal degree in a clinical or biomedical science with relevance to cardiovascular research. Candidates must have completed all degree requirements prior to the start date. A foundational understanding of clinical research design, data interpretation, and health-related research methodology is expected.

Candidate should have the following Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
* Experience supporting or conducting clinical research
* Working familiarity with clinical data types (e.g., ECGs, imaging, structured EHR)
* Ability to critically interpret clinical data, including understanding of clinical documentation, workflows, and disease context
* Understanding of HIPAA, patient privacy, and IRB-regulated research processes
* Strong communication skills, including academic writing or presentation experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies and Experience:
* Introductory proficiency in Python, R, or another programming language
* Prior exposure to machine learning or AI techniques in clinical research
* Experience using deep learning frameworks
* Familiarity with cardiovascular data sources (e.g., MUSE ECG, telemetry, cardiac imaging)
* Working knowledge of research infrastructure such as Epic, i2b2, OMOP, or REDCap
* Experience building reproducible data pipelines or deploying research models
* Familiarity with version control (e.g., Git), documentation of code and data workflows, and reproducible research practices
* Experience identifying and troubleshooting data quality issues in real-world clinical datasets
* Demonstrated interest in academic research, digital health, or clinical AI development
* Ability to work both independently and as part of interdisciplinary teams
* Experience identifying and troubleshooting data quality issues in real-world clinical datasets
* Experience with hypothesis testing, statistical analysis, and interpretation

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Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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