Senior Faculty in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

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Title: Senior Faculty in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Job: Senior Faculty in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Work Location: Qatar

Organization: AI Center for Precision Health - WCM-Q

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

Sponsorship Eligibility: Yes

Classification: Full Time

Posting End Date: 05/31/2026

Position Summary

WCM-Q is engaged in complementing Qatar’s pioneering initiatives to implement Population Precision Health approaches towards achieving the objective of scientific wellness in a broad swath of the Qatari population. We are seeking an innovative group leader who will develop and deploy computational and/or machine learning methods to advance these objectives and drive collaborative efforts in Qatar.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy advanced computational and machine‑learning methods to support research and analytical initiatives across the organization.
• Design, implement, and lead new research programs and collaborations, leveraging existing multi‑omic, clinical, and epidemiological datasets in partnership with the main campus in New York and local collaborators in Qatar.
• Integrate and analyze multimodal datasets including genomics, metabolomics, imaging, and electronic medical records using state‑of‑the‑art machine learning approaches, particularly modern deep learning techniques.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration by partnering with faculty, research teams, and institutional entities that can benefit from AI‑driven methodologies.
• Collaborate across Cornell campuses, such as the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, to support joint research initiatives and shared scientific objectives.

Education & Experience

• Must Have:
  • Ph.D. and/or M.D.
  • Relevant postdoctoral experience
  • A record of excellence in scholarship and strong high-impact publications as lead author.
  • A consistent record of grant support from government and private funding agencies.
• Prior experience working with international consortia (e.g., DREAM challenges, ICGC, TCGA, etc.) is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Passion for research and innovation.
• Attention to detail with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and adaptive thinking.

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled employer.