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# Postdoctoral Researcher in Bio/Statistics and Machine Learning

- **Company:** University of Pennsylvania
- **Location:** United States
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Large Language Models, Electronic Medical Records, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 12, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.theeduledger.com/company/university-of-pennsylvania-289207/job/postdoctoral-researcher-in-bio-statistics-and-machine-learning-in-philadelphia-pa-kgff7axhm1w9dk347ka4utu44nyomm/

## About the Role

Ph.D. degree in statistics, computer science, or related quantitative fields required.

Additionally, the following skills are desirable: excellent training in statistics and/or machine learning; excellent programming skills in Python and possibly other programming languages such as C++ and Java; excellent writing and oral communication skills.

## Description

Duties & Responsibilities: We invite applications for a post-doctoral researcher position in Dr. Qi Long's lab (https://www.med.upenn.edu/long-lab/). The position is open until filled and the initial appointment is for two years with a possible extension for a third year.

The position will offer opportunities to conduct research on 1) statistical foundations of large language models (LLMS) under joint supervision of Dr. Weijie Su (https://www.weijie-su.com/), or 2) development and assessment of foundation models and agentic AI for biomedical research and healthcare using multimodal data such as electronic health records (EHRs) data, multi-omics data and imaging data in collaboration with researchers in radiology and computer science.

Successful post-doctoral researcher is expected to develop independence in methodological research through activities including, but not limited to, writing peer-reviewed publications for research conferences and journals, giving presentations at research conferences, and assisting in grant proposal development.


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