Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

Mayo Clinic Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associate, specializing in Human-Artificial Intelligence Interaction. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to novel research at the intersection of human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, and healthcare delivery. The successful candidate will collaborate on projects aimed at evaluating AI tools in clinical practice and advancing human-centered AI research to inform AI implementation and policy.

The candidate will be primarily mentored by Dr. Barbara Barry of the Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. Kern Center has nearly 200 staff members of whom 23 are PhD faculty, working on over 140 active projects in collaboration with over 120 practice partners across all Mayo Clinic sites. The candidate will be co-mentored by Dr. Xuan Zhu, also of the Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery. The candidate will be closely working with Drs. Barry and Zhu on research projects and new methods for studying the emerging challenges of AI in healthcare, including technology adoption, trust, and patient-clinician communication. There will be opportunities to collaborate and learn in projects that benefit patients and contribute to the broader community of scientists pursuing the effective and ethical use of AI in health care.

Qualified candidates are expected to have PhD in computer science, focusing on human-computer interaction and AI, or a related field with a strong background in mixed methods for assessing the psychological, behavioral, and implementation impacts of AI technologies on users.

The preferred candidate will have the following skills and expertise:

Required

• PhD in computer science, human-computer interaction, or a related field

• Strong background in mixed methods research for assessing the social, behavioral, and practical impacts of AI technologies in healthcare

• Experience with focus group and ethnographic interview design, facilitation, and analysis.

• Experience with survey design and data analysis

• Familiarity with the history and current applications of Information Technologies and Artificial Intelligence in medicine

• Research activity related to publications, conference presentations, or grant applications in Human-AI Interaction

Optional

• Experience leading or contributing to systematic literature reviews.

• Proficiency in analyzing electronic health record data.

• Familiarity with ethnographic observation for contextual inquiry.

Join us in our mission to advance the effective and ethical use of AI in healthcare delivery. If you are a dedicated researcher passionate about human-computer interaction and AI, we encourage you to apply and become a part of our team.

"A Research Associate at Mayo Clinic is a temporary transitional role with the primary purpose to allow qualified individuals to work within an established investigator's program in preparation for an academic and/or independent research career. The ability to perform specialized or complex functions would typically be demonstrated through review of scientific accomplishments, contributions, and peer-reviewed publications averaging at least one per year post doctoral degree. The Research Associate is expected to provide leadership support and training within an established research program. Upon background check and CCATS Executive Committee approval, Research Associate may have patient/research subject contact directly relating to and incidental to the original research program. "

Qualifications

Must have a Ph.D. in a field deemed relevant by the program.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

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As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Beza Dejene

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.