Applied AI Engineer - Radiology AI Lab

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Competitive benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Penn State College of Medicine, Radiology AILab in Hershey, PA is seeking an Applied AI Engineer (Research Engineer) to join our multidisciplinary team developing AI solutions for medical imaging and clinical workflows.

You will help build and evaluate AI tools spanning image analysis to language model applications while collaborating with radiologists, researchers, and IT staff to translate clinical needs into practical prototypes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science required.
• 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate AI tools for medical imaging workflows.
• Collaborate with radiologists and IT staff to translate clinical needs into prototypes.
• Explore multi-domain AI including CV, NLP, and multimodal approaches.

Skills

Programming

AI/ML

Computer Vision

NLP

Multimodal AI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science

Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Job description

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Radiology AILab in Hershey, PA is seeking an Applied AI Engineer (Research Engineer) to join our multidisciplinary team developing artificial intelligence solutions for medical imaging and clinical workflows. You will help build and evaluate AI tools ranging from image analysis to large language model (LLM) applications while working closely with radiologists, researchers, and IT staff to translate clinical needs into practical prototypes.

This position is ideal for someone with strong programming skills and at least a Master's-level training is preferred or equivalent experience in AI, who can learn quickly and contribute across multiple domains, including computer vision, natural language processing (NLP), and multi-modal AI.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

If filled as Research Engineer - Intermediate Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science 1+ years of relevant experience Required Certifications: None If filled as Research Engineer - Professional, this position requires: Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Science No prior relevant work experience required Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $108,444.00.

Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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EEO IS THE LAW

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.