Research Scientist - Future of Healthcare

IntroductionIBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it's discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.Your Role and ResponsibilitiesIBM Research - Ireland is seeking high-calibre candidates with a proven research and innovation track record to advance the state of the art in the field of Future of Healthcare. The selected candidate will contribute to ground-breaking research projects focused on:- Knowledge discovery/exploration and data mining for healthcare- Patient-centric profiling and risk assessment for improved outcomesIn this role you will be joining a strong and motivated team to advance fundamental science and publish in top-tier journals and conferences, while helping to shape new business offerings in cutting-edge scientific and technical areas. The team is leading/being part of high-value projects in collaboration with Business Units, IBM Research Labs and academic partners. You will be working in a stimulating environment leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise in science and technology to improve health outcomes and transform the health ecosystem. The selected candidate is expected to grow their eminence in their field through publications at AI and Medical Informatics top venues and top journals (for example AMIA, MedInfo, AAAI, JMIR, JAMIA, IJMI...)Required Technical and Professional Expertise* A PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Health Informatics or a related discipline* Evidence of applying fundamental statistics and AI algorithms in the field of healthcare* An outstanding publication record at top-tier AI, Healthcare or Medical Informatics conferences/journals* Demonstrated ability to tackle complex problems derived from real-world healthcare usecases and design, build and validate effective solutions* Proven ability to work in multi-disciplinary team to tackle complex scientific and technical challenges.* Strong communications and presentation skills* Strong Python skills and experience with ML/DL frameworksPreferred Technical and Professional Expertise* 1-2 years postdoc experience* Experience with EHRs, risk stratification and assessment, and decision support for healthcare.About Business UnitWith more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.Your Life @ IBMWhat matters to you when you're looking for your next career challenge?Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities - where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust - where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.Impact. Inclusion. Infinite Experiences. Do your best work ever.About IBMIBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that progress is made through progressive thinking, progressive leadership, progressive policy and progressive action. IBMers believe that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are the largest technology and consulting employer in the world, with more than 380,000 IBMers serving clients in 170 countries.Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.