Postdoctoral Scholar - Healthcare Applications and Machine Learning

Postdoctoral Scholar - Healthcare Applications and Machine Learning

Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Info

• Job Identification 3382
• Posting Date 12 / 24 / 2025, 04 : 18 PM
• Apply Before 01 / 13 / 2026, 06 : 55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Edmonton, AB, Canada (Hybrid)
• Category Type Postdoctoral
• Position Type Postdoctoral Fellows (PDF)
• College / Administrative Portfolio College of Health Sciences

About the Team

The Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine is Canada’s only free-standing faculty dedicated to rehabilitation. It offers accredited professional programs in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology, along with a substantial research and continuing education portfolio. With campuses in Edmonton, Calgary, and Camrose, the faculty serves approximately 1,000 graduate students and is a national leader in advancing rehabilitation practice and outcomes.

Job Description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

These positions are part of the Postdoctoral Fellows Association and have an end date of March 31, 2027.

These positions have an annual salary range of $75,000 and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Two post-doctoral scholar opportunities are available. Applicants are requested to indicate in their cover letter which of the two positions they wish to apply for.

Applications are invited for this position to use implementation science frameworks to enable advances in virtual health and artificial intelligence systems to have clinical and social impact at the interface between acute and primary care in rural Alberta. The successful applicant will work closely with members of the University of Alberta Health Everywhere team and the newly established AI+Health Hub to guide the adoption of novel point-of-care systems and technologies to increase access to healthcare for Albertans living in rural and remote communities. This postdoctoral scholar will be strongly supported by Primary Care Alberta and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with an established network of rural primary care practices and clinics throughout Alberta.

Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning Scientist : Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral scholarship with a focus on advancing health applications of AI with a high potential for commercialization. The successful applicant will work closely with AltaML Inc. located in the downtown core in Edmonton. They will also be affiliated with the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII) where the fellow will have opportunities for mentorship from AMIIs extensive community of worldclass AI leaders. This fellowship has a strong focus on building solutions for challenging healthcare problems while creating economic opportunities that have social and clinical impact.

Responsibilities

Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning Scientist : Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar

Select from at least one of these projects an opportunity to seek funding to support the expansion of the project, focussing on cutting edge applications of machine learning.

Qualifications

For the Implementation Scientist : Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar :

For the Machine Learning and Reinforcement Learning Scientist : Distinguished Postdoctoral Scholar :

Specialization in applications that apply machine learning methods in healthcare.

Application Instructions

Click "Apply Now" to submit your curriculum vitae, cover letter list of publications, and a list of two academic references that we could contact.

About Us

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more .

At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.

The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis 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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