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Job Title Research Faculty in Medical Modeling and Simulation (Non-Tenure Track, 3 positions)

Department AI CLUSTER HIRE INITIATIVE

Position Number F1090A,F1091A,F10902

Job Description

The Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center at Old Dominion University invites applicants for an open rank research faculty position specializing in Medical Modeling and Simulation to begin in Fall 2025. This is a 12-month research faculty appointment as part of a multiple position hiring initiative for Medical Modeling and Simulation. We are seeking to hire a cluster of tenured/tenure track and research faculty members to strengthen our medical modeling and simulation efforts in the areas of precision medicine and patient safety. The members of this cluster hire will work closely with other researchers at the Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center ( VMASC ), the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Health, and Human Performance (EnMed) in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology, and the Sentara Center for Healthcare Simulation and Immersive Learning at Macon and Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences.

The focus of this cluster hire is the interdisciplinary area of data-driven AI and its transformative impact on special education that serves people with various chronic health conditions and disabilities. AI and Machine Learning (ML) techniques are poised to significantly change many practices in special education, from emotional intelligence with earlier and better understanding of behavioral and neuro-cognitive deficits. Development of AI-driven adaptive learning systems, AI-driven therapeutic tools, immersive virtual learning environment and predictive analytics may benefit from availability of large-scale behavior and neuro-cognitive data. A few well-recognized examples include use AI-based computer vision techniques to recognize and identify subtle visual signs for early detection of autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ), developmental disabilities, and Alzheimer and other dementia.

The candidate will be able to:

+ Develop an interdisciplinary and externally funded research program in medical modeling and simulation.

+ Collaborate with faculty hired in this cluster and other faculty at Old Dominion University.

+ Have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

+ A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in engineering, computer science, or closely related field, complementary to the cluster’s core areas of research, by May 2025.

+ Candidates for research assistant professor should have a record of conducting research in modeling and simulation as evidenced by peer reviewed publications.

+ Candidate for associate or full professor must have a demonstrated sustained track record of external federal funding and peer reviewed research publications.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Preferred Qualifications

+ Record of research funding such as fellowships or external grants, commensurate with experience.

+ A plan for developing an externally funded research program at ODU with expressed interest in leveraging complementary research expertise at ODU .

Conditions of Employment

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 05/25/2025

Application Review Date 02/16/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

How to Apply: Interested candidates should visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22417 to apply and attach the following with their online application:

+ A cover letter describing your relevant qualifications and indicating the rank you would like to be considered for.

+ Curriculum vitae

+ Statement of research interests including a research plan.

+ Unofficial graduate transcripts

+ Contact information for 3 professional references

Questions about these positions should be directed to Dr. Philippe J. Giabbanelli ([email protected]).

Applications must be submitted by February 16, 2025 for full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.

Telework Friendly No

Equity Statement

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

About VMASC

The Virginia Modeling, Analysis, and Simulation Center ( VMASC ), established in 1997, is Old Dominion University’s Office of Enterprise Research and Innovation’s largest research enterprise. Located in Suffolk, Virginia, VMASC’s researchers span multiple disciplines such as data science, operations research, decision analysis, social science, applied mathematics, instructional systems design, medical research, and modeling and simulation. Our researchers and project scientists work with the most advanced tools, technologies, and methods across 11 research labs and construct solutions in our 60,000 sq. ft. cutting-edge facility. Medical modeling and simulation is directed by Dr. Giabbanelli, who conducts high-impact interdisciplinary research to improve population health by developing decision-support tools with clinicians, community members, and policymakers. Through innovative combinations of large-scale simulations, machine learning and Generative AI, we provide a hub to assess the effect of proposed interventions (fairness, costs, health impacts) and analyze their implementation. The Instructional Training Systems division directed by Dr. Watson leads education and training research, and development focused on advanced technologies for cognition, learning and performance in applications including digital patients.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

+ Higheredjobs.com

+ DiverseJobs.com

+ InsightIntoDiversity.com

+ Jobs.Virginia.gov

+ Old Dominion University website

+ Virginia Pilot (website or print)

+ Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

+ Academic Keys

+ Other

+ If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

+ Curriculum Vitae

+ Statement of Research Interests

+ Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

+ Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents