AI-Driven Optical Imaging Scientist

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is seeking a Research Scientist for the Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab to lead an independent project combining novel imaging technologies with AI-enabled analysis.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong publication record; proficiency in MATLAB and Python and experience with large imaging datasets are valued. The role offers collaboration across translational projects, mentorship, and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• PhD in a biomedical engineering, electrical/computer engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, biology or related discipline.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments and interpret data.
• Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research project in optical imaging and AI-enabled analysis.
• Develop handheld/probe-based implementations for in vivo imaging.
• Oversee preclinical models and cell cultures as needed.
• Create real-time computational pipelines and reconstructions.
• Collaborate across imaging sciences and translational projects.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Data analysis

Independent research

Communication

Education

PhD in biomedical engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in relevant scientific area

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is seeking a Research Scientist for the Optical Imaging and Spectroscopy Lab to lead an independent project combining novel imaging technologies with AI-enabled analysis.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and a strong publication record; proficiency in MATLAB and Python and experience with large imaging datasets are valued. The role offers collaboration across translational projects, mentorship, and opportunities to develop