Assistant Professor

Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three professional references

For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Kunal Sameer, at ksameer@tulane.edu

Key Responsibilities 

• Research & Scholarship: Conduct scientific experiments, present and publish findings, and secure sponsored funding to support and expand research.  

• Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor students and early investigators.  

• Institutional Collaboration: Engage with and collaborate with the broader university community. Access pilot grant programs and other collaborative research opportunities. 

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These responsibilities may vary from time to time and will be assigned by the Director of the TRIAD center. 

Qualifications 
 
Requirements: 

• Ph.D. in a relevant biological science field with a focus on data science and/or statistics and/or public health. 

• Postdoctoral research experience 

• Established, or potential for establishing, a strong, externally funded research program 

• Established publication record 

• Experience in analyzing complex data such as imaging, wearable device signals, and electronic health records.

• Strong experience in AI and machine learning as well as data management.

Preferred: 

• Externally funded research 

• Commitment to education, research, and innovation 

• Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles: 

• Respect: Treat everyone, regardless of position or authority, with kindness, dignity, and respect. 

• Ethical Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard or inconvenient. 

• Communication: Have clear and timely communication that is focused on achieving solutions. 

• Accountability: Know and do what is expected of you in your role. 

• Drive for Excellence: Continuously deliver and improve your best work.