Post Doctorate Associate - Computer Science

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami, in Coral Gables, FL, invites applications for a full-time Post Doctoral Associate in the Liang lab within the Department of Computer Science. The project focuses on Atlas-based Machine Learning for Pediatric Bone Age Assessment.

Qualified candidates hold a Doctorate in a relevant field and possess strong learning agility, teamwork, and communication skills. No prior postdoc experience is required, and collaboration is emphasized.

Qualifications

• PhD or Doctorate in a relevant field required.
• No prior postdoctoral experience required.
• Ability to learn new procedures and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on Atlas-based Machine Learning for Pediatric Bone Age Assessment.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publication.
• Develops analytical models and supports strategic decisions.
• Adheres to university policies and protects university assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree in relevant field

Job description

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL. The Liang lab is interested in hiring a Post Doctoral Associate in the development and application of Atlas-based Machine Learning for Pediatric Bone Age Assessment in the Department of Computer Science.

Core responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required.
• No previous experience required.
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally. We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.