Assistant Professor In Health Science Communication
Uottawa
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Base: starts at $99,377 cad (as of may 1, 2,025); ...
Explainable ai (xai) expertise
Generative ai for personalized health messaging
Multimodal ai health communication
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in Explainable AI, Generative AI, and Multimodal AI Health Communication
Job Summary
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in Explainable AI, Generative AI, and Multimodal AI Health Communication.
The position involves leading cutting-edge research, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, securing funding, publishing influential studies, and mentoring students and junior faculty.
The University of Ottawa offers a complete benefits package including long-term disability leave, group life insurance, supplementary health insurance, a pension plan, optional life insurance, and relocation expenses.
Matching Summary
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in Explainable AI, Generative AI, and Multimodal AI Health Communication.
Salary
Base: Starts at $99,377 CAD (as of May 1, 2025); Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Complete benefits package including disability leave, life insurance, health insurance, pension, and relocation expenses
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Explainable AI (XAI) expertise
Generative AI for personalized health messaging
Multimodal AI health communication
Interdisciplinary collaboration in health and AI
Research funding acquisition
Mentoring students and junior faculty
Nice-to-have
English-French bilingualism
Commitment to equity and inclusivity
Experience with culturally sensitive health messaging
Excellent communication skills
Experience in interdisciplinary teams
Key Requirements
PhD or equivalent in Health Communication or related field
Postdoctoral experience preferred
Demonstrated expertise in XAI, Generative AI, NLP, multimodal machine learning
Track record of funded research and peer-reviewed publications
Commitment to ethics, equity, and inclusivity
Excellent communication skills in English or French
Passive or active knowledge of second official language required for tenure
Work Rights
Preference given to Canadians and permanent residents