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

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