Postdoctoral Associate- Data Science

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7139063 (Ref:15357-en_US)

Posted: April 11, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Summary

Radiology is seeking an experienced computational scientist to participate in multiple biomedical projects in the Translational Imaging Group. The Translational Imaging Group is matrix-managed, and consists of 5 PI's who are all extramurally funded. The group currently holds 4 NIH grants and several Foundation and Industrial grants. The PostDoc will primarily work on projects for one or more of the PI's, be expected to provide research updates at weekly group meetings and project meetings, and be expected to contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grants as a co-author or contributor as appropriate. The position will be funded for one year initially, with continuation based on performance and availability of funds. 

Job Duties

  • Develops AI algorithms for the classification of images and biomedical data.
  • Performs pre-clinical and clinical data analysis in support of algorithm development.
  • Performs validation and testing of algorithms against real world data.
  • Provides data summaries, figures, and documents parts as directed by PI's and project leaders to assist in the writing of manuscripts and grant applications.
  • Reviews manuscripts critically prior to submission as part of authorship requirements. 

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  • No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in one of the computational sciences (mathematics, computer science, bioengineering, or related fields).
  • Developing computational algorithms for AI/ML (2 years).
  • Clinical data handling experience preferred but not necessary.
  • Biomedical project experience preferred but not necessary.
  • Experience collaborating with other scientists (2 years).
  • Analytical thinking skills.
  • Project formulation and Problem solving.
  • Excellent communication skills for communicating research findings in reports, manuscripts, and presentations.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


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