Medical AI & Imaging Research Fellow

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Radiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team focused on artificial intelligence and computational methods for medical data analysis, including medical image analysis and multimodal data integration.

The position provides mentorship, opportunities to develop an independent academic research program, and collaboration with clinicians and other researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in computer science, AI, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, applied mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field.
• Strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, computational image analysis, statistical modeling, or medical data analysis.
• Demonstrated independent research ability and scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications or comparable research output.
• Experience with scientific programming and computational research tools; proficiency in Python or similar languages is preferred.
• Strong motivation to develop reliable and clinically relevant AI methods and pursue an independent research career.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original research under the guidance of the principal investigator while progressively developing research independence.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate machine learning and computational methods for the analysis of medical data.
• Prepare, preprocess, organize, and integrate medical datasets; maintain reliable and reproducible analysis workflows.
• Design and conduct experiments, evaluate model performance, perform statistical analyses, and interpret research findings.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and other researchers to define research questions and align computational methods with biomedical needs.
• Prepare and submit scientific manuscripts and conference abstracts; communicate results through presentations and research meetings.
• Participate in laboratory discussions, scientific seminars, and collaborations with other research groups.
• Contribute to grant proposals, research protocols, technical reports, and the development of new research directions.
• Maintain research code and documentation and follow applicable standards for research integrity, privacy, and data security.
• Provide guidance to students and junior researchers and assist with collaborative projects when appropriate.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Statistical modeling

Medical data analysis

Python programming

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in computer science, AI, biomedical engineering, EE, applied mathematics or statistics

Tools

Python

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh's Department of Radiology is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team focused on artificial intelligence and computational methods for medical data analysis, including medical image analysis and multimodal data integration.

The position provides mentorship, opportunities to develop an independent academic research program, and collaboration with clinicians and other researchers.