Strengthening patient and physician confidence in artificial intelligence diagnoses and recommendations

Sano Postdoc

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Sano Centre for Computational Medicine is a new International Scientific Foundation located in Kraków, Poland.

Sano aspires to be a major translational scientific institute, operating at the meeting point of academic science, established MedTech industry, and emerging start-up environment, combining the best of these three perspectives.

Sano acts as a core technology and expertise provider for industry, and creator of innovation, developing state-of-the-art solutions for healthcare. Thanks to the substantial funding and excellent European partnership network, Sano will bring a critical mass to this transformational field of research, in order to translate scientific advancements onto clinical practice. Sano’s ambition is to become the Reference Centre for Computational Medicine in Central Europe and build a reputation as a leading institute on a global level.

As a cross-disciplinary institution, Sano uses machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI), large scale computer simulations (HPC), data science, and other computational technologies towards overcoming global challenges in healthcare systems. The research agenda will be executed in close collaboration with Partners in Poland, EU and USA.

We value:

Passion – Passion in what we do, engagement in Sano operations, taking responsibility, providing initiative, being happy at work.
Innovation – Boldness in articulating and pursuing novel ideas, courage to think outside the box.
Integrity – Directness, openness, tolerance and respect. Scientific integrity (we do not cut corners).
Diversity – Diversity in backgrounds, cultures and opinions of Sano employees. Promotion of women in STEM.

Project title: Strengthening patient and physician confidence in artificial intelligence diagnoses and recommendations
Closing date: 15.12.2022
Level of education: PhD
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary indication: up to 14000 PLN gross monthly
Supervisor: Sano: Dr. Przemysław Korzeniowski (Health Informatics Team Leader)
Project period: 1 - 2 years

A Post-doctoral project in the field of the human-computer interaction is focused on trust in Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems in healthcare. The project aims to experimentally verify whether physicians are willing to collaborate with the AI system on a diagnosis and to discover factors increasing physicians’ trust in AI. The second goal is to develop such virtual settings in which patients’ well-being is flourish during the AI diagnosis process.

You are expected to:

do original research under the direction of one of Research Group Leaders;
publish your work in peer-review journals and present during national and international conferences;
apply for grants for further research
co-mentor junior scientists – PhD students and MSc students.

Required background and skills of the candidate:

recent PhD in relevant field of science (psychology), no more than 5 years of experience since obtaining the PhD;
at least one first-author research publication in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, top conference or currently in press ideally in the field of virtual reality or cyberpsychology;
experience in conducting experimental research with human participation;
expertise in psychophysiological measurement, especially EDA, ECG, and EMG;
knowledge in user experience field, ideally in the subfield of virtual reality and/or robotics;
strong statistical skills with the knowledge of data science tools – such as Python or R.

We offer a fixed term contract for 40 hours per week for the duration of up to 2 years. This will be supported by an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The contract will include opportunities to participate in teaching and supervision of undergraduate and master students.

The salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be up to 14000 PLN gross per month, based on a full-time contract (40 hours a week) for the duration of 2 years with private medical care and a sports card.

Sano offers excellent opportunities for study and development, an access to many international conferences on computational medicine and a possibility to grow in a scientific society.

If you feel that this job opportunity is the career that you are looking for, please apply immediately and give Sano a chance to meet you. Please, be informed that Sano will contact only with Candidates fulfilling the formal criteria.

Sano is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications in .pdf should include:

a cover letter;
a curriculum vitae;

Sano Postdoc