Postdoc: AI-Driven Translational Imaging Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Translational Imaging Group (TIGR) at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance AI-driven analyses that combine preclinical and clinical data. The work spans collaboration with AI/ML/NLP teams, algorithm development, and dissemination of findings through publications and talks.

BCM follows NIH stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates, with an onsite role in Houston, TX, and a standard schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field.
• No experience required.
• Ph.D. or M.D. in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Data Science, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences, or a closely related field.
• Knowledge in biostatistics, machine learning fundamentals, and study design.
• Practical experience with medical imaging, electronic health records (EHR), or preclinical bioinformatics data.
• Proficiency in Python and R and ML/NLP libraries.
• Demonstrated track record of scientific writing (peer-reviewed publications, preprints).
• Strong communication skills bridging data science and clinical medicine.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with computational teams to design, implement, and validate AI, ML, and NLP models tailored to healthcare challenges.
• Conducts exploratory data analysis, data curation, and statistical modeling on high-dimensional datasets.
• Generates clinical annotations to train and benchmark LLMs and clinical NLP algorithms.
• Leverages domain knowledge to ensure models are clinically meaningful and generalizable.
• Partners with BCM and Texas Children's Hospital to deploy models in informatics pipelines.
• Leads drafting and preparation of manuscripts, grants, and conference presentations.
• Adheres to IRB, HIPAA, and ethical guidelines for patient data in research.
• Keeps abreast of advances in bioinformatics and healthcare data science.
• Collaborates with data scientists, ML engineers, and clinical partners to design algorithms.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

AI/ML model development

Python/R programming

Scientific writing

Education

MD/ PhD in Basic/Health Science or related field

Tools

Python

R

EHR

Job description

The Translational Imaging Group (TIGR) at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a postdoctoral researcher to advance AI-driven analyses that combine preclinical and clinical data. The work spans collaboration with AI/ML/NLP teams, algorithm development, and dissemination of findings through publications and talks.

BCM follows NIH stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates, with an onsite role in Houston, TX, and a standard schedule.