What are the responsibilities and job description for the PhD Student in AI position at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
I am looking for a highly motivated research trainee with a strong background in artificial intelligence / machine learning to join my team in ophthalmology research.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in applying AI to real-world clinical problems, particularly in corneal disease and ocular imaging. The focus will be on developing and validating deep learning models using multimodal ophthalmic data.
This is a flexible, research-focused position (not a fully funded PhD at this stage), but offers:
- Close mentorship
- Opportunity to contribute to high-impact publications
- Exposure to clinically meaningful AI applications
- Potential for future funded opportunities based on performance
Candidates should have:
- Strong background in AI/ML (deep learning preferred)
- Experience with Python/PyTorch/TensorFlow
- Interest in healthcare applications
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
If interested, please feel free to reach out or share your CV.
Mohammad Soleimani, MD, FICO
- Professor of Ophthalmology
- msolei@unc.edu