Computer Science - Associate Professor

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Job Summary:The successful applicant will contribute to the training and research mission of the BMI in the domain of machine learning, and develop a substantial sponsored research portfolio.Responsibilities:70% Develop an independent research program in machine-learning, focused in health or biomedicine, with demonstrated interest in advancing methodological tools and their application as appropriate to the biological, clinical, or public health sciences questions. The successful applicant will establish robust collaborations with investigators at UW-Madison and partner institutions as appropriate, will develop a strong sponsored funding portfolio to support their research activities, and will disseminate research results in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences.20% Teach courses, usually, about one (1) graduate course per year, and train and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.10% Engage in professional and university service appropriate to the faculty rank.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredTerminal DegreeDoctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) in Computer Science, Statistics, Biomedical Informatics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related quantitative area required.Qualifications:Research focus on machine learning with an interest in applications to some aspects of healthcare and biomedical sciences required. Examples of relevant methodological expertise include database theory and methods, data mining, natural language processing, data privacy and security, applied mathematics, image analysis, and computer vision. Require a strong methodological research program and a demonstrated commitment to interdisciplinary research in basic, translational, or clinical research with the potential to thrive in the dynamic environment of the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics and the School of Medicine and Public Health of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.Assistant professor candidates must have at least three years of relevant research experience in computer science, statistics, biomedical informatics, electrical engineering or a closely related quantitative area. This research experience may have been acquired in the doctoral degree program. Associate professor candidates must have tenure-track faculty experience in computer science, biomedical informatics, electrical engineering or a closely related quantitative area, including developing a robust research program, teaching graduate courses, mentoring graduate students, and engaging in professional and institutional service. Associate professor candidates must have the credentials required for tenure in the Department of Biostatistics & Medical Informatics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.COVID-19 Considerations:UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: Please visit for the most up-to-date information.Work Type:Full Time: 100%Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableAnticipated Begin Date:MAY 29, 2022Salary:Negotiable ANNUAL (12 months)Additional Information:A competitive recruitment and selection process was conducted for this employment opportunity and a U.S. worker was not selected. An application for Alien Employment Certification is being filed on behalf of an alien to fill the employment opportunity. Anyone with documentary evidence relative to the application, or available workers, wages and/or working conditions, may contact the Regional Certifying Office of the Department of Labor at the following address:U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training AdministrationOffice of Foreign Labor Certification200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311Washington, DC 20210How to Apply:The position has been filled. This posting is mandatory to meet a United States Department of Labor requirement. See the job posting for more details.Contact:Lily ...@wisc.edu608-###-####Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.###.####, STS: 800.###.####) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )Official Title:Associate Professor(FA030) or Assistant Professor(FA040)Department(s):A531200-MEDICAL SCHOOL/BIOSTAT & MED I/BIOST IEmployment Class:FacultyJob Number:256959-FAThe University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.Advertised: 22 Apr 2022 Central Daylight Time Applications close: 24 May 2022 Central Daylight TimeAssociated topics: biomedical, cardiothoracic, clinical, dietary, hepatology, medical, neurology, physician, psychiatry, therapy

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