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Staff & Student Positions
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Faculty Positions
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in AI and musculoskeletal health (diagnosis and virtual triage)
Job posting ends February 8, 2026
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will lead work to develop prototypes of patient-centred generative AI tools that reduce musculoskeletal diagnostic delay and support access to musculoskeletal care. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of AI and health sciences, focusing on developing machine learning approaches to diagnosing musculoskeletal pain conditions, including low back pain and osteoarthritis. The fellow will be supported to apply for grants to extend work in this field.