Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computer Science (multiple positions)

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Staff Full Time Benefit Status:

Benefited-Union Campus:

UMass Lowell Department:

Miner Sch of Comp & Info Sci Salary:

Anticipate salary of $50K - 65K per year, based on qualifications and range

Applications Open:

May 13 2026

Applications Close:

Open until filled

General Summary of Position:

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research that identifies risk factors and protective factors for a broad range of diseases and clinical outcomes using the National VA longitudinal EHR system. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work within a highly collaborative, data-intensive environment integrating advanced AI/ML methodologies with rigorous epidemiologic study design. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will play a central role in translating complex EHR-derived data into clinically meaningful insights with direct relevance to Veteran health. Minimum Qualifications (Required): PhD in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a closely related quantitative health discipline Strong background in longitudinal data analysis and observational study design Demonstrated experience working with electronic health record (EHR) data or other large administrative healthcare datasets Proficiency in statistical programming (e.g., R, SAS, Python, Stata) Track record of peer-reviewed publications

Additional Considerations:

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be embedded within a multidisciplinary research team at UMass Lowell, with joint engagement at VA Bedford Healthcare System.

The environment emphasizes:

Integration of AI and epidemiology Large-scale, real-world longitudinal health data Translational research with direct clinical and public health impact Collaborative publication and grant development This position offers strong mentorship, access to national VA data resources, and opportunities for independent research development.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with causal inference methods (e.g., marginal structural models, target trial emulation, propensity score methods) Familiarity with machine learning methods applied to health data Experience working with VA data or other national healthcare systems Experience with high-performance or distributed computing environments Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science and clinical domains Special Instructions to

Applicants:

Only current UML Employees within the Grants & Contracts (MTA/GRACE) bargaining unit will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period. This position is full-time, benefited and Grace union in grade PD. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within range. Minimum $50,000, 25th quartile $56,500 and midpoint of $63,000. This position is contingent upon funding, and is for one year contingent on productivity, successful performance, and the availability of funding. This position may be extended based on these contingencies. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; however, the posting may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Whatsapp Facebook LinkedIn Email App Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Job Number Department Opens Closes Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computer Science (multiple positions) 529872 Miner Sch of Comp & Info Sci 13 May 2026 Open until filled The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research that identifies risk factors and protective factors for a broad range of diseases and clinical outcomes using the National VA longitudinal EHR system. The fellow will work within a highly collaborative, data-intensive environment integrating advanced AI/ML methodologies with rigorous epidemiologic study design. Current opportunities Position Job Number Department Opens Closes Postdoctoral Research Associate - Computer Science (multiple positions) 529872 Miner Sch of Comp & Info Sci 13 May 2026 Open until filled The successful candidate will lead and contribute to research that identifies risk factors and protective factors for a broad range of diseases and clinical outcomes using the National VA longitudinal EHR system. The fellow will work within a highly collaborative, data-intensive environment integrating advanced AI/ML methodologies with rigorous epidemiologic study design. Powered by PageUp The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws. Get answers to all of your Human Resources questions. Ask Now Search by Keyword Enter a keyword, e.g. "Professional & Professor" Refine Your Search Position Type Staff Full Time 1 Locations UMass Lowell UMass Lowell 1 Categories Laboratory & Research 1 Postdoctoral Research Associate 1 Research 1 Kennedy College of Sciences Computer Science 1