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Postdoctoral Researcher Associate (Rashidisabet Lab) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 14, 2026
Postdoctoral Researcher Associate (Rashidisabet Lab) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Postdoctoral Researcher Associate (Rashidisabet Lab) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Hiring Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1043575 Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $62,232 to $66,948 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in the laboratory of Dr. Homa Rashidisabet at the University of Illinois Chicago. Based in the AI in Ophthalmology (AI-O) Center within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, the position will focus on developing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning methods for retinal imaging and multimodal biomedical data analysis. The research will involve developing and rigorously evaluating deep learning models for biomarker discovery, disease characterization, and prediction using retinal imaging and complementary clinical data. Particular emphasis will be placed on computer vision, representation learning, and multimodal AI approaches integrating imaging, time-series, and structured and unstructured biomedical information, with a focus on model robustness, interpretability, and generalizability. Duties & Responsibilities Develop and evaluate advanced AI models for retinal imaging and multimodal biomedical data analysis, integrating imaging, time-series, and clinical information. Perform other related duties and participate in special research projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related computational field. Demonstrated research experience in developing, training, and evaluating deep learning and computer vision models, with strong programming proficiency in Python and PyTorch. Must have received the doctoral/terminal degree within the past five years Why Join Us Access to advanced computational resources and high-performance GPU computing infrastructure. Opportunities to collaborate with researchers in AI, computer science, biomedical engineering, and ophthalmology. Opportunities to collaborate with UI Health clinicians and conduct AI research using real-world clinical imaging and health data, subject to appropriate approvals. Regular research mentorship and guidance on scientific publications, presentations, and fellowship or career development applications. How to Apply Interested candidates should email their curriculum vitae (CV) to hrashi4@uic.edu. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/21275?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-2a5e341c30694b5c819741fde0ac205e