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# Postdoctoral Researcher in Bio/Statistics and Machine Learning

- **Company:** University of Pennsylvania
- **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, 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:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.phillyjobs.com/job.asp?id=3468699672&tx=VT6762THT&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

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.