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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Post Doctoral Fellow in Machine Learning and Data Science - **Company:** Emory Healthcare - **Location:** Flowery Branch, GA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Data Analysis, Computer Programming, Data Files, Machine Learning, High Performance Computing, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Scalable Processor Architecture, Databricks - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3318695100&tx=VT6257TTZ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field. * Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. * The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues. * Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator. PREFERRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * A Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Engineering, or related field * Excellent scientific written and oral skills * Experience in developing state-of-the-art optimization and prediction models * Strong programming skills * Experience in organizing and handling large, multimodal data sets, * Experience using AWS and other high performance computing platforms * Experience using Databricks, Snowflake, and/or similar data analytics platforms * Knowledge of human musculoskeletal anatomy * Experience developing human pose estimation and biomechanics models * Experience in musculoskeletal modeling/OpenSim and muscle optimization * Interest in improving health and performance outcomes in collegiate and professional sports ## Description The Emory Sports Performance And Research Center (SPARC) is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to conduct research in advanced prediction and optimization modeling. An ideal candidate would use their foundational knowledge of various modeling methods to develop and apply cutting-edge machine learning and data analysis techniques for assessing and modifying injury risk and performance in professional sports based on a large array of multimodal data sources. As part of this fellowship, they will have the opportunity to engage with a community of world-renowned scientists in the field of machine learning, musculoskeletal modeling, and human physiology to further advance their skills and grow their network for future opportunities., * Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career. * The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc. Designs and evaluates experiments. * Develops new ideas that promote current research. * Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator. * May be responsible for operation of specific equipment. * May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff. * Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. * The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available. * Appointments cannot exceed five years. ## Related Videos - [Geometric deep learning for drug discovery](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/264-geometric-deep-learning-for-drug-discovery) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Introduction to TXT](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/30-introduction-to-txt) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [Parquet, Delta, Iceberg & Ducklake - An introduction for developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100075-parquet-delta-iceberg-ducklake-an-introduction-for-developers) - [Hacking AI at the Edge of the Indian Ocean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100177-hacking-ai-at-the-edge-of-the-indian-ocean) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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