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Open Positions

The majority of our work in the lab is computational, but some of our projects provide an opportunity to interact with experimental groups. We are generally looking for candidates with a background or strong interest in data science, infectious diseases, epidemiology, clinical informatics, and biostatistics.

Research scientists

We are actively recruiting full-time computational research scientists in the following two roles:

Clinical informatician and database engineer
AI and machine learning DevOps engineer

General qualifications include proficiency in Python, R, and/or SQL; expertise in data science best practices; interest in infectious diseases; and a track record of research productivity in biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, and/or machine learning. Formal job postings are currently undergoing review within UCI’s recruitment portal, but in the meanwhile, qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Ted Pak:

Postdocs

We are actively recruiting postdoctoral candidates in the same areas of expertise as the research scientist positions above. Appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar requires a recent or anticipated doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD, or equivalent). Qualified candidates are encouraged to contact Ted Pak and inquire about potential opportunities:

Graduate students

Prospective graduate student researchers (including PhD, MD/PhD, MD, and Masters’ candidates) should inquire with Ted Pak regarding research opportunities:

If you are not already in a UCI graduate degree program, you will have to apply through the regular process at UC Irvine, e.g., via any of the Masters or PhD programs in the Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health or the School of Medicine.

Undergraduates

Undergraduates usually work for course credit or volunteer. You can obtain course credit by enrolling in Bio Sci 199, as I am a faculty mentor within that program. Note that we are a “Packet B” laboratory, so the paperwork to finish onboarding can take 1-2 months to process. Please contact Ted Pak and inquire about current opportunities: