The Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) of Columbia University seeks an exceptional faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor in the tenure track.

The position is open to researchers interested in advancing biomedical informatics and computing and applying them to achieve tangible benefits for health care and biology. Three foci are (1) machine learning for health and healthcare, (2) AI and computing-based interventions to improve health care and the health of patients, and (3) translational bioinformatics.

DBMI is an interdisciplinary department in the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (VP&S), comprising 45 faculty members and 70 students and postdoctoral fellows. Its mission is to produce theoretical and practical advances in biomedical informatics, AI, and human-computer interaction, which will lead to better health and new biomedical knowledge. The Department is known for its work on biomedical informatics to support clinical care and clinical research, observational research, machine learning for health and healthcare, human-centered AI, and translational bioinformatics.

DBMI leads the AI efforts of the medical school across its research, clinical, education, and community health missions, and drives innovation at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, with a diverse portfolio of clinical applications including a 7-million-patient, 20,000-user electronic health record and a number of vendor products. In partnership with the Columbia Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research, it builds informatics solutions that speed the translation of research discoveries into improved patient care. The Department collaborates closely with clinical and basic science departments across VP&S and the University, including the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the Data Science Institute. It serves as the coordinating center for OHDSI (Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics), the international initiative for observational health research.

The ideal candidate will have a strong record of accomplishments and publications in research areas spanning the boundary between medicine, health, biomedical informatics, and computing. Applicants must have the potential to lead cutting-edge research and to teach effectively.

The Department, like the University itself, is an extraordinarily vibrant academic community. We are especially interested in candidates who through their research, teaching and/or service will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community.

Qualifications:

The candidate must have a doctorate in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Computational Biology, or a related computing or health field and/or a medical degree.