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Assistant Professor

Tulane University
New Orleans, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Aug 2026

About the role

Required Applicant Materials:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials:

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

For further inquiries about this position, please email Dr. Kunal Sameer, at ksameer@tulane.edu


 

Key Responsibilities 

 

  • Research & Scholarship: Conduct scientific experiments, present and publish findings, and secure sponsored funding to support and expand research.  

  • Education & Mentorship: Train and mentor students and early investigators.  

  • Institutional Collaboration: Engage with and collaborate with the broader university community. Access pilot grant programs and other collaborative research opportunities. 

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These responsibilities may vary from time to time and will be assigned by the Director of the TRIAD center. 

Qualifications 
 
Requirements: 

  • Ph.D. in a relevant biological science field with a focus on data science and/or statistics and/or public health. 

  • Postdoctoral research experience 

  • Established, or potential for establishing, a strong, externally funded research program 

  • Established publication record 

  • Experience in analyzing complex data such as imaging, wearable device signals, and electronic health records.

  • Strong experience in AI and machine learning as well as data management.

Preferred: 

  • Externally funded research 

  • Commitment to education, research, and innovation 

  • Dedication to Tulane School of Medicine’s guiding principles: 

  • Respect: Treat everyone, regardless of position or authority, with kindness, dignity, and respect. 

  • Ethical Integrity: Do the right thing, even when it's hard or inconvenient. 

  • Communication: Have clear and timely communication that is focused on achieving solutions. 

  • Accountability: Know and do what is expected of you in your role. 

  • Drive for Excellence: Continuously deliver and improve your best work. 

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.

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