Research Fellow, AI in Genetics for Brain Disease

Department:

38923 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

20

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Part-Time, Remote

Pay Range

$30.15 - $45.25

This postdoctoral position will be responsible of leading an R01-funded project that aims to develop machine learning based methods using genomics and other high-dimensional biomedical data (e.g. neuroimaging) to characterize personalized risk of dementia at the early stage of Alzheimer’s Disease. The research topic/project includes:

Biological/Genomic Language Model as foundational models for efficient sequence data embedding

Deep-learning-based explainable polygenic risk estimation for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementia

Ai-Based Functional Genomics

Neuroimaging-genomics multi--modal deep learning

Other Job Duties Include:

Establishes database management system.

Produces abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation at scientific meetings.

Assists with the preparation of grant applications

Coordinates with other researchers

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

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