The LARK Lab at Department of Biomedical Informatics, CU-Anschutz has several openings!

We are hiring!!!

The LARK lab, directed by Dr.Yanjun Gao, is at the forefront of advancing language technologies to enhance real-world applications, particularly in medicine and health. By developing foundational technologies and conducting cutting-edge research in natural language processing (NLP) with innovative artificial intelligence (AI), the lab is dedicated to creating powerful tools that tackle critical healthcare challenges and integrate seamlessly into healthcare systems. We are seeking passionate individuals who are driven to significantly impact the field through groundbreaking research and inventive solutions.

If you are looking for a NLP postdoc/research scientist position, or if you want to apply for PhD program, please email us at yanjun dot gao at cuanshutz dot edu. All positions will be hybrid unless specified.

We are flexible about the start date and could accomodate for the earliest start date as August 2024! If you are graduating the summer 2024, do not hesitate to apply!

Postdoc application link: apply

Data scientist link: apply

Why Join Us The LARK lab offers a dynamic and innovative environment where cutting-edge NLP and AI research meets practical medical applications. Collaborate daily with medical doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop solutions that have immediate and tangible effects on patient care. As the largest academic health sciences campus in the Rocky Mountain region, CU Anschutz encompasses six health professional schools, over 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked partner hospitals. This vibrant department offers unique opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact. Our location not only provides unprecedented access to urban amenities and cultural experiences in Denver but also places you minutes away from some of the nation’s best outdoor activities, including hiking in the Rocky Mountains and skiing in Vail and Aspen.

Yanjun Gao
Yanjun Gao
Assistant Professor

My research interests include Natural Language Generation, Semantic Representation, Summarization Evaluation, Graph-based NLP, and AI applications in medicine and education.