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# Post Doctoral Fellow in Machine Learning and Data Science

- **Company:** EMORY
- **Location:** Flowery Branch, GA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computer Programming, Data Files, High Performance Computing, Snowflake, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Databricks
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5712675595

## 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 * 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

* 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.