Postdoctoral Scholar

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitlePostdoctoral ScholarRequisition NumberDU14639Department Name7H600:PATHOLOGYWork LocationLexington, KYSalary Range$65,000Type of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationPhD Required Related ExperienceThe ideal candidate brings a sophisticated background in the development and rigorous testing of foundational machine learning models, specifically demonstrating the ability to evaluate model performance and safety in high-stakes medical contexts. Success in this role requires extensive experience navigating high-performance computing environments and GPU clusters to manage the intense computational demands of large-scale model training. Furthermore, the fellow must possess a proven aptitude for large-scale data curation, including the processing of heterogeneous datasets like whole-slide imaging and next-generation sequencing, ensuring that data pipelines are both efficient and ethically compliant for clinical research.Required License/Registration/CertificationN/APhysical RequirementsLifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 25 pounds, sitting and/or standing for long periods of time.ShiftMonday – Friday 8am-5pmJob SummaryThis postdoctoral position focuses on the cutting edge of digital medicine, primarily tasking the fellow with the design and implementation of foundational models across the distinct yet intersecting domains of computer vision, genomics, and natural language. The central mission involves synthesizing these individual modalities into sophisticated generative multi-modal models that can navigate the complexities of pathology informatics and broader clinical environments. By bridging these data silos, the researcher will develop AI systems capable of cross-domain reasoning, such as generating synthetic pathology insights from genomic signatures or interpreting high-resolution tissue images through the lens of unstructured clinical narratives to advance diagnostic precision.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperiencePhD Deadline to Apply05/15/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

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Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

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1. Do you have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, etc.) in a related field?
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vita

Optional Documents

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