Integrated Diagnostics (IDx) Project Scientist

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Los Angeles invites applications for an Integrated Diagnostics (IDx) Project Scientist in the Abdominal program. The appointment is for an Assistant or Associate level with required MD and/or PhD and substantial imaging research experience.

The role emphasizes managing imaging studies using MRI, CT, PET and integrating radiomics/AI approaches, with opportunities to co-supervise trainees and contribute to grant proposals and publications.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required with strong imaging research background.
• Experience in multi-modality imaging (MRI, CT, PET) and radiomics/AI is essential.
• Proven track record of grant submissions and high-impact publications.

Responsibilities

• Manage clinical and research imaging studies and data collection.
• Develop and update imaging protocols and data analysis pipelines.
• Maintain databases and prepare manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Imaging research

Radiomics

AI in imaging

Grant writing

Publications track record

Education

MD

PhD

Tools

3D printing

Nuclear medicine

Job description

Integrated Diagnostics (IDx) Project Scientist — University of California Los Angeles

Requisition Number: JPF11262

The Department of Radiological Sciences at UCLA is seeking an experienced researcher to join the Integrated Diagnostics (IDx) Abdominal program as an Assistant or Associate Project Scientist. The position requires an MD and/or PhD degree and demonstrated track record conducting diagnostic imaging research using modalities such as MRI, CT, and PET alone or in combination with radio-genomics, radio-proteomics, radiomics or artificial intelligence. Background knowledge in nuclear medicine and molecular imaging would be useful. The incumbent will oversee efforts to evolve and grow the collection of high-resolution, spatially registered radiological and digital pathology images using 3D-printed patient-specific molds in order to assess validate imaging biomarkers of aggressive cancer against histopathological and molecular ground truth. These efforts will include coordinating investigators and staff across multiple departments and specialties. The incumbent will also be responsible for co-supervising postdoctoral fellows and visiting graduate student researchers on the design, execution, supervision of translational research studies involving multiparametric MRI, multi-phase CT, PET/CT, and PET/MRI. In addition, the incumbent will facilitate multi-modal, multi-scale analyses that leverage integrated data and biospecimens. Applicants should have good communication skills with demonstrated experience contributing to grant submissions and publishing manuscripts in high impact journals.

Responsibilities: Clinical and research imaging study management and data acquisition, developing and updating protocols and best practices, database maintenance, data analysis, preparation of research manuscripts, preparation of grant proposals, coordination with interdisciplinary team members, presentations at national and international meetings.

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This appointment is subject to amendment based on any changes to applicable collective bargaining agreements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see: UC Nondiscrimination & affirmative Action Policy, https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction