Assistant Professor in Health Science Communication
University of Ottawa — Main Campus
Posted 2026-03-09
Posting Reason: New Position Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: Faculty of Health Sciences_Full Time Professors Campus: Main Campus Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD): 2025/09/19 Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD): AI-driven Health Science Communications As part of a major expansion of its research programs in Health Science Communications, the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position specializing in the emerging intersection of Explainable AI (XAI), Generative AI for Personalized Health Messaging, and Multimodal AI Health Communication. We seek an innovative scholar with expertise in developing transparent and interpretable AI solutions that facilitate trust and clarity in health-related communication. The ideal candidate will have experience creating generative models to deliver personalized, culturally sensitive, and context-aware health messages. Additionally, applicants should demonstrate proficiency in multimodal AI, integrating text, image, video, and audio to enhance patient-centered health education and communication. Key Responsibilities: Lead and expan