Postdoctoral Research Associate, School of Data Science
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$5250 per calendar year towards a for-credit degree program or for-credit certificate program
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life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, remote work
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 United States, Virginia, Charlottesville | |
| 1215 Lee Street (Show on map) | |
 May 12, 2026 | |
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About the School The University of Virginia School of Data Science-the first of its kind in the nation-advances discovery, innovation, and societal impact through collaborative, open, and responsible data science research and education. Founded in 2019, theSchoolbrings togetherexpertiseacross business, computation, engineering, humanities, law, mathematics, socialsciences,statistics, and law to address complex, realworld challenges. Its academic offerings include a B.S. in Data Science, an undergraduate minor, residential and online M.S. in Data Science programs, and a Ph.D. in Data Science, all designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving datadriven world. About the Position The Human + AI Design Lab at the University of Virginia's School of Data Science seeks a full-time postdoctoral research fellow. This scholar will work closely with Dr. Nur Yildirim on research at the intersection of human-AI interaction and radiology. The selected candidate will translate insights from prior stakeholder research into design requirements for a dashboard tool that supports radiologists in reviewing and editing AI-generated medical imaging reports. The postdoc will then design, build, and iteratively refine this tool in close collaboration with clinical stakeholders. The postdoc will also design and conduct evaluation studies with radiologists at UVA Health. The ideal candidate will have experience with system development, human-AI interaction, and empirical evaluation. Research responsibilities will include designing a study, collecting and analyzing data, conducting literature reviews, and writing academic publications. Key Responsibilities
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Physical Demands This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computing. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs. Position Details This position will remain open until it is filled. This is a full-time in-person position at the School of Data Science at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. The initial appointment is for one year; (this is a term-limited restricted position) however, the appointment may be renewed for an additional year contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. This is an exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all hires (if required) prior to employment.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. A shared office in the School of Data Science will be arranged. Hybrid work is acceptable for this role, following the UVA Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval. This position has the option of working remotely; however, candidates must be able to conduct work in the United States. Employment outside of the United States or from a U.S. territory is not allowable. Applicants must be eligible to be employed in the United States. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2026 Health and Other Benefits (visit Health and Other Benefits for additional information)
Education Benefits (visit Education Benefits for additional information) After six months of employment, full-time and part-time (20+ hours) employees in a benefits-eligible position are offered options of:
Application Process Please applyonline, and search forR0082879. Complete an application online with the following documents:
Upload all materials into the resume submission field; multiple documents can besubmittedinto this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do notcontainall required documents will notreceivefull consideration. Internal applicants:Search and apply for jobs on theUVA Internal Careers website. References will be completed via direct reach. Please plan to provide at least three references when applying. A background check is required and will be conducted per university policy prior to the first day of employment. For questions about the position, contact Nur Yildirim, at ffm5xv@virginia.edu. For questions about the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, at das6zb@virginia.edu. For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community, please see www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. | |