Application Deadline: June 26, 2026

 

Introduction

The Pan American League of Associations of Rheumatology (PANLAR) is pleased to announce its recent strategic alliance with AiRA (AI Rheumatology Alliance), an international, multidisciplinary consortium that brings together rheumatologists, data scientists, ethicists, and patients to build methodological standards for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in our specialty.

Within the framework of this collaboration, PANLAR has been invited to nominate one senior member to directly join the AiRA Scientific Panel. This strategic position will grant our organization a direct voice in the consortium’s scientific and methodological direction globally.

 

Purpose of the Position

The PANLAR senior representative will act as the primary scientific liaison, actively participating in the validation and design of international guidelines on AI-ready clinical data, methodological reporting standards, data governance, and federated validation studies (with a special emphasis on rare and complex rheumatic diseases).

 

Profile Requirements

Applicants must meet the following fundamental requirements:

• Senior Career Path: Be an active rheumatologist with a solid and recognized track record in clinical research, scientific publications, or academic leadership within PANLAR.
• Technological and Methodological Affinity: Possess demonstrable experience or a strong interest in the development of data registries, medical informatics, digital health, or the use/evaluation of Artificial Intelligence tools in the healthcare field.
• English Language Proficiency: Full fluency (written and spoken), as it is the official language for work, debates, and publications of the international consortium.
• Time Availability: Ability to participate in regular meetings of the Scientific Panel, as well as in the review of the consortium's projects and reports.

 

Valued Skills

It will be considered a valuable asset if the candidate possesses knowledge or experience in:

• Research reporting standards and predictive models (e.g., TRIPOD-AI, CONSORT-AI, SPIRIT-AI, or similar).
• Clinical data governance, bioethics, or international digital health regulations (such as GDPR or medical software frameworks).
• Design of multi-center consortia or validation studies of phenotypic data.

 

Benefits of Representation

• International Voice and Vote: Represent the perspective of Pan-American rheumatology in the decision-making process of the global AI consortium.
• Global Networking: Direct collaboration with world leaders in rheumatology, data scientists from the Digital Rheumatology Network (DRN), and medical regulation experts.
• Early Access: Direct access to cutting-edge methodologies, learning tools, and the aggregate findings of the AiRA International Rheumatology Digital Readiness Survey.

 

Application Process

Applications will only be received digitally by completing the online form available at the following link: https://forms.gle/91R3MnFoPVMsK5Ho8

When completing the form registration, you must attach the following mandatory documents:

• Motivation Letter (in English): Maximum of one page, detailing your interest in the position and how your profile aligns with AiRA’s objectives.
• Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae: With an emphasis on publications, research projects, or digital health/AI initiatives you have participated in.
• Affiliation Letter: Official certificate proving your active affiliation with your respective National Society of Rheumatology, member of PANLAR.

PANLAR will evaluate the candidacies registered through the form and select the profile that best fits the scientific needs of the consortium.