Data Science Faculty

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The College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) invites applications for a potential tenure-leading faculty position specializing in data science. This position is part of a strategic initiative to strengthen our informatics capabilities and connect foundational methodologies with real-world healthcare applications. The successful candidate will join a vibrant academic healthcare system, working to advance clinical and translational research.

The Data Science faculty member will:
· Collaborate across various units within the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and its clinical partners, including Nebraska Medicine (NM) and Children’s Hospital and Medical Center.

· Engage in productive interactions with institutions such as the National Institutes of Health-funded Great Plains IDeA Clinical and Translational Research (GP IDeA-CTR) network, which includes multiple Nebraska University Institutions, Creighton University, Boys Town, and others.

· Leverage informatics and computational methods to apply real-world solutions within research and clinical settings.

· Participate in externally funded research and educational programs in informatics.

· Mentor junior faculty, graduate students, and professional students in research and curricular matters.

· Contribute to the M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Bioinformatics, Clinical Informatics, and Applied Health Informatics graduate certificate.

· Opportunities for collaboration with Computer Sciences programs at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and University of Nebraska at Lincoln.

The ideal candidate will have:

· A Doctoral degree in biomedical informatics, data science, statistics, or related fields.

· Knowledge of current research and deployment of informatics approaches, including the use of electronic health record (EHR) data, large “omics” datasets, or other high-density data methods to address significant biomedical issues. Emphasis on clinical or clinical-translational research questions in a learning health system.

· Expertise in ML/AI approaches, bioinformatics, clinical research informatics, clinical decision support, image informatics, population health informatics, and/or the intersection of informatics and health services research.

· A demonstrated capacity for program development, project management, leadership, and collaboration, including the ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, staff, residents/fellows, and students.

· The proven ability to lead and work in multi-disciplinary teams.

· A record of government and/or industry grant support.

· A record of high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

· The ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral presentations.

· Possess outstanding interpersonal skills to gain the confidence and respect of a wide variety of constituents.

· Inspire colleagues and staff to strive for excellence in research.

· Demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, transparency, and a commitment to listening carefully and objectively through their actions, words, and professional conduct.

· Possess expertise in data science with a focus on informatics
· The demonstrated the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and institutions.

· Show a commitment to advancing clinical and translational research through innovative informatics solutions.

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