Job Details
Senior Faculty in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Senior Faculty in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar
Work Location: Doha-Qatar
Classification: Full Time
Organization: AI Center for Precision Health - WCM-Q
Work Days: Sunday-Thursday
Posting End Date: May 31st 2026
WCM-Q is engaged in complementing Qatar's pioneering initiatives to implement Population Precision Health approaches towards achieving the objective of scientific wellness in a broad swath of the Qatari population. We are seeking an innovative group leader who will develop and deploy computational and/or machine learning methods to advance these objectives and drive collaborative efforts in Qatar.
In a pioneering international initiative, Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College established Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) in 2001 through a unique partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development. WCM-Q and Weill Cornell Medicine in New York share the same mission: to provide the finest education possible for medical students, conduct research at the cutting edge of knowledge, improve health care, both now and for future generations, and provide the highest quality of care to the community.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy advanced computational and machine-learning methods to support research and analytical initiatives across the organization.
- Design, implement, and lead new research programs and collaborations, leveraging existing multi-omic clinical, and epidemiological datasets in partnership with the main campus in New York and local collaborators in Qatar.
- Integrate and analyze multimodal datasets including genomics, metabolomics, imaging, and electronic medical records using state-of-the-art machine learning approaches, particularly modern deep learning techniques.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration by partnering with faculty, research teams, and institutional entities that can benefit from AI-driven methodologies.
- Collaborate across Cornell campuses, such as the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine for Precision Medicine, to support joint research initiatives and shared scientific objectives.
Education & Experience
- Must Have:
- D. and/or M.D.
- Relevant postdoctoral experience.
- A record of excellence in scholarship and strong high-impact publications as lead author.
- A consistent record of grant support from government and private funding agencies.
- Prior experience working with international consortia (e.g., DREAM challenges, ICGC, TCGA, etc.) is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Passion for research and innovation.
- Attention to detail with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills and adaptive thinking.
For more information and to apply online, visit: https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/job-invite/94529/
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