Current Opportunitites
Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Machine Learning
A post-doctoral fellowship (PDF) position is available at the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo in Kitchener Ontario, Canada. The PDF will be part of an established research team that includes mathematical modellers, health services researchers, health economists, physicians, biostatisticians and health policy makers. This PDF position involves implementing machine learning algorithms to estimate the undiagnosed proportion for viral hepatitis in the population using health administrative data in Canada. The PDF will work closely with analysts, the principal Investigators, and other members of the study team, to identify important parameters and architecture for the model.
Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing machine learning algorithms to estimate the undiagnosed viral hepatitis
- Working with and potentially managing other researchers and analysts
- Performing necessary data collection for the model
- Supporting and/or conducting analyses for other related projects
- Writing peer-reviewed publications and peer-reviewed grants
Requirements
- PhD in statistics, applied mathematics, computer science, or management science, with a strong interest in applying machine learning algorithm for health policy research
- Having experience in health administrative data is a plus
- Ability to program in SAS or R with transferable skills
- The sense of urgency necessary to meet goals, objectives, and deadlines
- Strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities
This PDF position is initially for one year with possibility extending to two years and carries a competitive stipend. Applications should be sent via email to Dr. William W.L. Wong, School of Pharmacy, University of Waterloo: wwlwong@uwaterloo.ca.
An application should include an application letter, curriculum vitae, a related research paper or research summary and name of two referees. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.