Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence in Imaging

Tuesday 28th February 2023

Organization University of Alberta
Location Edmonton, AB T6G 2R3, Canada
Title Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence in Imaging
URL https://apptrkr.com/3930095
Description Faculty Position in Artificial Intelligence in Imaging

University of Alberta

Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Competition No. - A104449560
Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.

This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track position in the area of ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Imaging. Applications from all areas of AI and Machine Learning (ML) with a focus on applications of AI in image processing and analysis. The successful candidate will initiate, lead, and collaborate in research activities, compete for external research funding, contribute to the Department's undergraduate and graduate programs, including teaching and assisting with administration.

Successful candidates will be nominated for a Canada CIFAR Artificial Intelligence (CCAI) Chair by the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Amii is one of three institutes named in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and represents more than 35 artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) researchers at the U of A, as well as CCAI Chairs at post-secondary institutions across Western Canada. The CCAI Chair includes research funding for at least five years.

This position is part of a University of Alberta cluster hire in the areas of research strength that include Health, Energy and Indigenous Initiatives in health and humanities, among others. The University of Alberta is world-renowned for its strength in AI; this cohort will bring together and foster the next generation of scientists leading the development of machine learning for societal benefit, fulfilling Amii's mandate of AI for good and all.

The candidate selected will be appointed as a faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.

The University of Alberta is one of Canada's top teaching and research universities, with an international reputation for excellence across the health sciences, humanities, sciences, creative arts, business and engineering. Located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry has been internationally recognized as among the world's top 100 medical schools and as one of Canada's premier health-education institutions. The University is currently home to 39,000 students from ~ 150 countries and 15,000 faculty and staff. It is also home to Amii (www.amii.ca), one of three artificial intelligence hubs in Canada. Amii has helped to make the University of Alberta one of the world's top five machine learning and artificial intelligence research organizations according to csrankings.org.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate has a

PhD, in engineering, computing science or a related field.
Proven record of high-quality research achievements with success in obtaining previous national level grant funding, holding of patents and publishing peer-reviewed publications.
Show a successful record of mentorship and teaching at the undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate levels
Experience in applying AI and ML to innovation in imaging research.
Strong potential for productive interactions with researchers in the Faculty and in related disciplines at the University of Alberta

Applicants are asked to submit the following (all files must be submitted in PDF format): a cover letter; a full curriculum vitae; a one to two page research statement which should highlight contributions to their field of research; and teaching interests. Each applicant must also provide contact information of three referees who are willing to submit confidential reference letters about their accomplishments and their potential as an independent researcher.

Please apply using the "Apply Online" button below by March 31st, 2023. The application, or questions about this competition, should be sent electronically to the contact below.

Applicants whom require an accessibility arrangement for their interview and/or subsequent recruitment meetings can contact Pam Averill - Senior HR Service Partner at paverill@ualberta.ca to arrange appropriate accommodations.

To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your cover letter. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance Number, please indicate this in your cover letter.

Posted On: - February 21st, 2023

Assessment of applications will begin February 21st, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Applications questions should be sent to the attention of: demery@ualberta.ca.

Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

To apply, please visit: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A104449560/

The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.

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