Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Ai-Cad

Description:

Expected Starting Salary Range: - salary aligns with NIH extramural postdoctoral payscale

Dr. Lili He’s laboratory of Artificial Intelligence for Computer Aided Diagnosis (AI-CAD) at Imaging Research Center (IRC) is committed to lending the group’s interdisciplinary expertise in computer science, medical imaging, biomedical engineering and biostatistics to facilitate major breakthroughs in the medical AI field by developing and validating robust clinically effective AI diagnostic tools for clinicians to use at the bedside to improve diagnosis, prediction, and prevention of patient outcomes for high-risk infants and children. We are now looking for talented and highly motivated AI post-doctoral Research Fellows to join us. Candidates with a PhD degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, electrical engineering, or related field, along with extensive experience in machine learning and deep learning development using Scikit-learn, deep learning package (e.g., Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch) are invited to apply. Experience with medical image research, biomedical statistical analysis, strong programming skills with Linux-based Python, familiarity with containerization and multiprocessing experience using GPUs for training and inference preferred.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides expert-level knowledge in data characterization, annotation, quality assessment and discovery for various types of biomedical data (e.g., genomic, clinical, imaging, sequencing) in various formats (e.g., flat files, relational and non-relational databases).
• Designs, develops, and evaluates scalable, searchable, and secure data structures, utilizing and expanding data standards.
• Incorporates institutional resources and 3rd party software into specialized analysis workflows for the team and clients. Designs computational infrastructures to controls the flow of data and information for studies.
• Maintains expertise in public and proprietary bioinformatics tools. Contributes to the development of data and analytical standards and operating procedures based on scientific literature and best practices.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cincinnati Children’s Research and Training at a Glance

• Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutions
• Over 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space
• 900+ scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research
• Over 2000 publications annually in top-tier journals
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programs
• Postdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.

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Compensation and Benefits

• Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for:
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Benefits for Eligible Hires

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EDUCATION\\WORK EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED
• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree
PREFERRED
• PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or other similar quantitative disciplines
• Experience in a related discipline

Candidates with a PhD degree in computer science, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, electrical engineering, or related field, along with extensive experience in machine learning and deep learning development using Scikit-learn, deep learning package (e.g., Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch) are invited to apply. Experience with medical image research, biomedical statistical analysis, strong programming skills with Linux-based Python, familiarity with containerization and multiprocessing experience using GPUs for training and inference preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Outstanding computer literacy and in-depth knowledge of software applications. Analytical ability sufficient to perform complex data comparisons; mathematical ability sufficient to perform complex algebraic calculations and statistical analysis. Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences. Expressed willingness to teach others and share results. Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.

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