The employee will work for the Department of Health Informatics in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where they will function as a Research Scientist responsible for investigating, developing, and implementing health technology solutions tailored for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities. This role will focus on leveraging telehealth, digital health, mHealth, and Generative AI to design and implement transformative solutions aimed at enhancing the quality of life and independence of individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.

As part of their duties, the employee is responsible for designing, and executing research projects at HARI Lab, developing robust methodologies, assessing project requirements, and implementing full-stack technology solutions. They contribute to the dissemination of research findings.

PhD in Health Informatics, or in Computer Science with experience in health technology solutions, required.

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

Conducts independent scientific research projects from inception to presentation. Prepares and crafts various documentations of research results into manuscripts, proposals, grant applications, and presentations. Trains undergraduates and research technicians. Manages laboratory policies and coordinates project development in collaboration with other specialists.

- Conduct research within HARI Lab aimed in the areas of digital interventions for individuals with chronic conditions and disabilities.
- Develop robust methodologies for data collection, analysis, and interpretation to support digital interventional research.
- Conduct thorough assessments of project requirements and translate them into actionable software designs and solutions.
- Implement technology solutions to support digital intervention research, including mobile health app and webportal.
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify and address any issues or challenges that may arise during the research and development process.
- Collaborate closely with university personnel and external partners to coordinate research activities, and facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members, Principal Investigators, and other stakeholders to drive project success.
- Contribute to the development of research grants and proposals.
- Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through publication in scientific journals and presentation at conferences, advancing knowledge in the field of rehabilitation science and health technology.
- Keep up to date with recent scientific and research developments.
- Recommends, drafts, and manages laboratory policies and procedures.
- Facilitates work and project development in collaboration with other industry and academic specialists.