As a Postdoctoral Associate in the Hajirasouliha Lab, in the Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine and the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, you will be working on a project developing the next generation of AI models for reproductive medicine, including large-scale foundation models, multimodal learning, and clinically deployable tools that can improve outcomes for patients. Our research has already produced patented technologies, and you will have the opportunity to help translate new models into deployable products, with exposure to intellectual property and entrepreneurship along the way. You will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct the research independently and/or collaboratively with clinical and computational colleagues to ensure all work is appropriately conducted following Lab, Department, and College policies and procedures.
- Design, develop, train, and evaluate large-scale foundation models and multimodal deep-learning methods for reproductive medicine, adapting existing approaches and designing new ones as needed.
- Build product- and clinical-grade systems: robust, well-engineered, validated models and software that move beyond prototypes into real clinical and product settings.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data, including maintaining well-documented codebases, experiment records, and databases of the research data.
- Participate in abstract and article preparation with the Principal Investigator, publish results in top research venues, and present findings at conferences.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in applying for fellowship, grant, and scholarship support, and contribute to intellectual property and translational efforts, as requested.
- Assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory, including training and supervising interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.
You will join a highly collaborative environment across the Tri-Institutional community (Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and The Rockefeller University), with direct access to world-class clinical collaborators and data, strong mentorship, and the opportunity to publish in top venues and ship tools that reach the clinic, all in the heart of New York City.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Ph.D. (completed or expected shortly) in machine learning, computer science, computational biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with strong deep-learning and generative-AI skills. Exceptional candidates without a Ph.D. but with equivalent research and/or industry experience will be considered for a comparable Staff or Research Associate position. Letters of recommendation will be requested during the review process.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong software engineering skills and experience with model deployment/MLOps, medical imaging, foundation models, or clinical/regulatory translation (e.g., software as a medical device). A demonstrated ability to build robust, validated, product- and clinical-grade systems that move beyond prototypes. A passion for translational, patient-facing impact is essential.
Application Process:
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position is open until filled, with priority given to applications received by July 31. To apply, please email Dr. Iman Hajirasouliha (imh2003@med.cornell.edu) with your CV and a short note on what draws you to this work.
Commitment to Diversity
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We seek out individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and we work to create programs that support both our current employees and our recruitment efforts.
EEO Statement
Weill Cornell Medicine welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of “any person, any study.” No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Appointment Term:
Although the project is a multi-year mutual commitment, appointment is offered for a period of 1 year with the possibility of renewal based on performance and mutual interest.
Starting Date:
Anticipated start as soon as possible. Processing time 3-6 months. Please allow time for recruitment and visa processing if applicable.
Location of Appointment:
Weill Cornell Medicine main campus, New York, NY. The workspace will be the Hajirasouliha Laboratory in the Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine and the Englander Institute for Precision Medicine, Weill Greenberg Center (Y Building), 1305 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021.
Lab and Department Websites:
Lab: https://ihlab.med.cornell.edu/
Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine: https://weill.cornell.edu/units/systems-and-computational-biomedicine
Englander Institute for Precision Medicine: https://eipm.weill.cornell.edu/
Salary:
The starting salary for the Postdoctoral Associate position is $75,812 - Salary will be commensurate in full compliance with the Weill Cornell Medicine Postdoctoral Union collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits:
A summary of employee benefits can be found on the WCM Human Resources website.
Visa Options:
Candidates applying for this position could be eligible for a J-1 Exchange visitor visa and the H-1B temporary worker visa.
Union Membership:
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Weill Cornell Medicine and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”), and its Local Union, Weill Cornell Medicine Postdocs United-UAW Local 4100.
Contact:
Iman Hajirasouliha, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Systems and Computational Biomedicine
Department of Systems and Computational Biomedicine
Englander Institute for Precision Medicine
Contact
- Systems and Computational Biomedicine