AI Analyst, Center for Artificial Intelligence Research
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC, United States
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health have come together as one health system. We serve nearly 6 million patients across six states and operate 1,000+ sites of care.Department:
85083 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic Center for Artificial Intelligence ResearchStatus:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
YesHours Per Week:
40Schedule Details/Additional Information:
VariesAI Analyst Position – AIMS Unit, Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR)
Overview
The Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of AI Analyst within its newly established unit, AIMS (AI Modeling & Solutions). The AIMS unit supports institutional goals by developing and deploying AI and data science tools across a diverse range of strategic domains, including medical school enrollment, clinical optimization, and healthcare operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to interdisciplinary projects that have a measurable impact on healthcare delivery, academic admissions, and institutional efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement predictive models using AI/ML techniques on structured and unstructured data (e.g., admissions data, EHRs, radiology reports).
- Conduct comprehensive data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model validation.
- Collaborate with clinicians, educators, and administrators to frame problems, understand data needs, and interpret model outputs.
- Evaluate model fairness, bias, and explainability.
- Translate insights into operational recommendations through dashboards, briefings, and stakeholder presentations.
- Support strategic initiatives, including student success analytics, department crowding models, and early detection algorithms.
Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, Biomedical Informatics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience with machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), or AI model development.
- Proficiency in Python, R, and data manipulation libraries (e.g., pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
- Experience working with clinical, academic, or institutional datasets preferred.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to translate complex technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
Helpful Experience and Knowledge Areas
- Prior involvement in healthcare, academic operations, or public sector analytics.
- Familiarity with EHR systems (Epic, Encompass) or academic admissions systems (AMCAS).
About CAIR and AIMS
The Center for Artificial Intelligence Research (CAIR) at Wake Forest School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing the science and application of artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes. Through its research, education, and innovation work, CAIR brings together interdisciplinary teams to address healthcare delivery, equity, and decision-making challenges. The center supports more than 450 members engaged in a wide array of AI-related activities. The AIMS (AI Modeling & Solutions) unit translates CAIR's mission into practice by developing and implementing AI-driven solutions that support institutional goals. This includes applications across clinical care, academic operations, and strategic planning.
To Apply
Please send your CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to:
Subject line: AI Analyst Application – AIMS Unit
Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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