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Job Title Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Research Scientist Location Parktown,ZA Organization Name Faculty Research (FRC) Department Description
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Job Title Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer/ Research Scientist Location Parktown,ZA Organization Name Faculty Research (FRC) Department Description
Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Research Scientist in Artificial Intelligence for Health Science
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Position Type: 5-year renewable contract
About the Position: The Faculty of Health Sciences at WITS University invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Researcher position specializing in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for health sciences. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic faculty and contribute meaningfully to building cutting-edge health sciences research and innovation.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead and execute high-quality research integrating AI methodologies into the broad field of health sciences.
- Publish findings in reputable peer-reviewed journals and present research at international conferences.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary health science teams to develop innovative AI-driven products and solutions tailored to medical and health science applications.
- Help nurture collaborations between the Faculty of Health Sciences at WITS and both the MIND institute and the School of Computer Sciences and Applied Mathematics at WITS.
- Provide mentorship and supervision of postgraduate students.
- Participate in securing external funding through grant applications and industry partnerships.
- Engage actively with industry stakeholders to ensure effective translation of research into viable products.
- Relevant Master's degree (MSc) in Engineering, Physics, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline is required. A PhD will be highly advantageous.
- Extensive experience in building and deploying AI solutions across diverse applications, including natural language processing, computer vision, statistical modeling, regression, AI agents and large language models and tools.
- The following will be advantageous:
- industry experience
- a proven track record of successful AI product design and deployments
- experience applying AI to medical and health-related research.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to effectively collaborate in multidisciplinary environments.
Detailed Description Job Requirements Additional Details How To Apply
See attached selection criteria
Remuneration: Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Contact Details: For inquiries please contact:
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Please submit the following documents on or for internal applicants cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer / Researcher position.
The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise .
The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the University. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.
Please note that correspondence will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates. The University reserves the right not to make an appointment or to re-advertise.
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- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Education and Training
- Industries Higher Education
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